Rehabilitation Consultant (OT, Physio, EP) - Canberra, ACT

MediRecruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring and development

Career progression

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (OT, Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist) to join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider in Canberra, ACT. You will manage your own caseload, apply clinical skills to aid return to work, and collaborate with employers, insurers and treating practitioners in a dynamic team.

The role requires relevant Allied Health degree with registration and at least 1 year of experience, plus strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology with AHPRA registration or ESSA accreditation as relevant.
• At least 1 year of experience in allied health.
• Exposure to occupational rehabilitation and case management.
• Experience writing comprehensive reports to deadlines.
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel and hold a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workplace rehabilitation and injury management cases, from assessment through to return to work.
• Apply knowledge of injury recovery and prevention to support a durable return to work.
• Use clinical reasoning in assessments and case management decisions.
• Build relationships with injured workers, employers, insurers and treating practitioners.
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports meeting client, scheme and legislative requirements.
• Meet service standards, reporting timeframes and return to work targets.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Physiotherapy degree

Exercise Physiology degree

AHPRA registration / ESSA accreditation

Job description

Rehabilitation Consultant (OT, Physio, EP) - Canberra, ACT

Our Client:

Our client is a leading provider of occupational rehabilitation services in Australia. Their professional team focuses on delivering high-quality customer service and innovative health and work solutions.They work collaboratively with companies and schemes to reduce the impact ofpsychological and physical injury and illness on people, families and businesses.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider in Canberra, ACT. The role suits Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists who want to apply their clinical skills in occupational rehabilitation. You will help injured workers recover and return to safe, sustainable work, managing your own caseload and working closely with employers, insurers and treating practitioners.

• Manage a caseload of workplace rehabilitation and injury management cases, from assessment through to return to work
• Apply your knowledge of injury recovery and prevention to recommend strategies that improve function and support a safe, durable return to work
• Use sound clinical reasoning in assessments and case management decisions
• Build relationships and negotiate with injured workers, employers, insurers and treating practitioners
• Prepare clear, high-quality reports that meet client, scheme and legislative requirements
• Meet service standards, reporting timeframes and return to work targets

Benefits:

• $75,000 - $95,000 + superannuation, based on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider
• Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression pathways
• Meaningful work helping people get back to work and life

About You:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology, with AHPRA registration or ESSA accreditation as relevant
• At least 1 year of experience in allied health
• Exposure to occupational rehabilitation and case management
• Experience writing comprehensive reports to deadlines
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
• Comfortable working to KPIs and targets
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.