Rehabilitation Consultant - Physiotherapist Or Exercise Physiologist

Ipar; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onboarding program

Health & Wellbeing Program

Star Award recognition

Job summary

IPAR is seeking Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology professionals to join the Port Macquarie NSW team. You will deliver occupational rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary group, supporting return-to-work across schemes including Workers Compensation and Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

You will work autonomously within a collaborative environment, using clinical and vocational assessments to tailor rehabilitation plans. New graduates are welcomed and supported in career progression.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology are required.
• General registration with AHPRA or ESSA accreditation; ensure alignment with SIRA requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Empathy, resilience and a client-centred approach are important for rehabilitation work.
• Previous occupational rehabilitation experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Empathy & client-centred approach

Time management

Team collaboration

Occupational rehab experience

Driver’s licence

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Exercise Physiology degree

AHPRA registration

ESSA accreditation

NSW Driver’s Licence

Job description

Company Description

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of Australians living with illness, injury or disability. Through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention, and employment services, we deliver tailored, person-centred care that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful outcomes.

We partner closely with our clients to understand their goals and provide the physical and psychological support needed to help them live life to their fullest potential.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Counsellors — all working together to make a genuine impact.

IPAR is part of the global MedHealth network, a group of purpose-driven healthcare brands committed to improving lives through meaningful work.

Why Join IPAR?

At IPAR, we invest in our people so they can thrive both professionally and personally:

• Competitive salary with innovative incentive and bonus schemes
• Structured onboarding program with ongoing training and development
• Health & Wellbeing Program, including monthly team activities
• Star Award recognition program to celebrate high performance
• A strong “promote from within” culture – grow your career with us
• Employee Referral Program with financial rewards
• Work within a collaborative, supportive and fun multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to get involved in our Diversity & Inclusion committees
• A wide range of corporate benefits, including Fitness Passport, retail discounts travel perks, discounted health insurance, novated leasing & salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental & purchased leave.

Job Description

We are currently seeking passionate Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology professionals to join the IPAR team at Port Macquarie NSW. This role offers flexibility, autonomy and the support of our experienced, multidisciplinary team.

As a Rehabilitation Consultant at IPAR, you will have exposure to a wide range of schemes including Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, Comcare, Department of Veterans’ Affairs and employer‑funded programs. You will deliver occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a variety of physical and psychological conditions, helping them achieve sustainable return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes. No two days are the same, and your work will make a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a manageable caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants
• Apply your clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes
• Partner with employers and employees to deliver injury prevention and workplace education programs
• Collaborate with injured workers, employers, insurers, and healthcare professionals
• Conduct a range of clinical and vocational assessments, including:
  • Initial assessments
  • Workplace assessments
  • Functional capacity assessments
• Identify barriers and design practical solutions to support recovery and return to work

New to Occ Rehab? We’ve Got You Covered. We warmly welcome new graduates and early-career professionals. You’ll benefit from:

• A structured and hands‑on learning environment
• Clear career pathways — many of our leaders started in these roles

At IPAR, your career can evolve across locations, specialties, and the wider MedHealth Group. Check out our company video if you want to see what IPAR is all about!

Qualifications

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate professional who brings:

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology;
• General registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or
• Accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) - please ensure your accreditation aligns with SIRA requirements for workplace and functional capacity assessments;
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping others achieve positive outcomes
• Empathy, resilience, and a client‑centred approach
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Previous experience in occupational rehabilitation (desirable, not essential)
• A current NSW Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Additional Information

Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other.

Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them.

Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day.

Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need.

Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions.

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.