Rehabilitation Consultant – Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or AEP

Konekt; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedule

9-day fortnights

Uncapped earning potential

Job summary

Konekt is a leading rehabilitation and workplace health provider in Australia seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (OT/PT/AEP) in Adelaide. You will deliver injury prevention and rehabilitation solutions to help individuals return to meaningful work and activities.

Role involves evaluating needs, conducting FCEs and ergonomic assessments, and managing cases with a focus on successful return-to-work outcomes. Registration with AHPRA and ESSA (AEP) and a WWC are required.

Qualifications

• Registration and compliance with relevant Australian bodies.
• Experience in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or AEP beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workplace injury prevention and rehabilitation solutions.
• Evaluate treatment needs of workers with injuries or illnesses.
• Conduct assessments such as functional capacity evaluations, ergonomics, and ADL assessments.
• Manage cases to coordinate return-to-work plans and monitor progress.
• Engage with stakeholders to support business objectives.

Job description

Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or AEP

• Part-time
• Job Function Group: Health
• Job Function: Vocational Consultant
• Employment Type: Part Time

Enjoy variety in your day and build a meaningful career with one of Australia's largest workplace rehabilitation and injury prevention providers.

• Share your passion for helping people to achieve their goals and return to work
• Freedom to structure your day, plus option to work compressed 9-day fortnight
• Generous incentive program - Relocation assistance

Konekt has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist to deliver workplace injury prevention and rehabilitation solutions that enable individuals and organisations to achieve their potential.

In this role, you will:

• Utilising your specialist knowledge and skills to assist people to return to meaningful engagement in occupations
• Evaluating the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have been involved in a work-related or non-work-related injury or illness
• Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests
• Perform a variety of assessments depending on your area of clinical expertise. This could include functional capacity evaluations, worksite, ergonomic or activities of daily living assessments
• Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor your client’s progress toward their return to work goal
• Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives

What's in it for you at Konekt

When you join Konekt, you can expect a range of great benefits to develop you in your career and to look after your wellbeing, including:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Flexibility to structure your day and work compressed 9-day fortnights.
• Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities
• A generous incentive program with uncapped earning potential
• Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks, and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programs, plus community volunteering opportunities
• Discounts at major retailers and employee recognition program

Why we want you to join Konekt

• The care and compassion you have for people
• Your focus on exceptional client care
• Your ability to adapt and work with a variety of clients across a range of tasks
• Your capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Your enthusiasm for new opportunities and ongoing learning
• Your commitment to being part of a collaborative and supportive team

You'll also need to have:

• Professional registration with AHPRA, ESSA (AEP)
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• A current Working with Children Check
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check upon successful application

About Konekt, part of the APM Group

Konekt is one of the largest rehabilitation and workplace health providers in Australia. Each year, we help over 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and re-engage with their social and community life.

Konekt is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2.1 million people each year. APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.

When you join Konekt, you get access to opportunities that come with being part of a dynamic and growing global business. Learn more at careers.apm.net.au

Konekt embraces DIVERSITY and places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.