Rehabilitation Consultant (Physio/EP) — Return-to-Work Expert

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onboarding program

Health & Wellbeing Program

Star Award recognition

Promote from within

Employee Referral Program

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Corporate benefits: Fitness Passport,‑

Novated leasing & salary packaging

Job summary

IPAR is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist) in Port Macquarie NSW to deliver occupational rehabilitation services across workers compensation and other schemes. Join a multidisciplinary team offering flexible, supportive pathways and opportunities for growth within the MedHealth Group.

You will assess, plan, and implement return‑to‑health and return‑to‑work strategies, working with clients, employers, and insurers to achieve meaningful client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.
• General registration with AHPRA or ESSA accreditation aligned with SIRA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Apply clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes.
• Collaborate with employers, employees, insurers and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct initial, workplace, and functional capacity assessments.
• Identify barriers and design practical recovery solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Time management

Client-centred approach

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology

Job description

IPAR is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant (Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist) in Port Macquarie NSW to deliver occupational rehabilitation services across workers compensation and other schemes. Join a multidisciplinary team offering flexible, supportive pathways and opportunities for growth within the MedHealth Group.

You will assess, plan, and implement return‑to‑health and return‑to‑work strategies, working with clients, employers, and insurers to achieve meaningful client outcomes.