Rehabilitation Consultant: Return-to-Work Specialist

MedHealth Group; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with bonuses

Wellness program and team activities

Star Award recognition program

Promote from within culture

Referral program

Job summary

IPAR, part of the MedHealth network, seeks a Rehabilitation Consultant in Hobart to support occupational rehabilitation with clinical expertise and collaboration across employers, workers and health professionals.

You will manage caseloads, contribute to injury prevention, and deliver high‑quality reports while participating in IPAR’s innovative pain education initiatives and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Exercise Physiology or Occupational Therapy.
• Full professional registration with AHPRA or ESSA or eligibility to obtain.
• Previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, with strong client focus.
• Compassion, kindness and empathy are essential.
• Current driver’s license and access to own car with comprehensive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Case management with manageable caseloads and Rehabilitation Assistants to ease admin tasks.
• Apply clinical knowledge to improve return‑to‑work outcomes and develop education programs.
• Collaborate with injured workers, employers, and other health professionals across multiple schemes.
• Assist clients in achieving return to health and return to work goals.
• Prepare timely, high‑quality reports with findings and rationale.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Empathy

Driver's license

Own car

Education

Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Exercise Physiology/Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

IPAR, part of the MedHealth network, seeks a Rehabilitation Consultant in Hobart to support occupational rehabilitation with clinical expertise and collaboration across employers, workers and health professionals.

You will manage caseloads, contribute to injury prevention, and deliver high‑quality reports while participating in IPAR’s innovative pain education initiatives and a supportive, inclusive culture.