Rehabilitation Consultant (OT/Physio/EP) – Return to Work

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

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.