Rehabilitation Consultant: Return-to-Work Specialist

Altius; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award salary

Generous bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Recognition at national events

Job summary

Altius Group is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation for individuals with injury, illness or disability. You will guide patients to regain independence, improve quality of life and reintegrate into community and work settings.

You will design personalised plans, perform assessments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive credible outcomes and patient-centred progress.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology.
• Full registration with AHPRA or ESSA.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current driver's licence and car.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation.
• Complete a range of assessments including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessment (ADLS).
• Use lateral thinking and forward planning to identify potential return to work pathways in line with recovery milestones.
• Utilise problem-solving and clinical experience to assess and facilitate return to work of claimants.
• Work closely with clients, families, insurers, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological and social factors.
• Present case information and provide credible recommendations to drive the desired goal.

Skills

Rehabilitation planning

Assessment skills

Stakeholder engagement

Return-to-work planning

Education

OT/PT/EP degree

Job description

Altius Group is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation for individuals with injury, illness or disability. You will guide patients to regain independence, improve quality of life and reintegrate into community and work settings.

You will design personalised plans, perform assessments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive credible outcomes and patient-centred progress.