Senior Rehab Consultant — Flexible Return-to-Work Leader

Apm-Workcare-2; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible diary & hybrid work

Performance incentives

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Relocation options

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

APM WorkCare is seeking a Rehabilitation/Senior Rehabilitation Consultant in Adelaide to empower individuals to return to work and regain independence. You will conduct assessments, develop tailored rehab plans, and collaborate with employers and health professionals to facilitate successful outcomes.

The role offers hybrid work, ongoing mentoring, and access to advanced rehabilitation tools, including innovative VR pain programs.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Occupational Therapy with ESSA registration
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build genuine connections with a diverse range of people
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Experience in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, workplace health, mental health, employment services, or a related field (highly regarded)
• Confidence working collaboratively with employers, healthcare professionals, and community partners
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally across Adelaide
• A valid Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one), National Criminal History Check, and full Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, identify rehabilitation goals, and develop tailored rehabilitation and return-to-work plans that support sustainable outcomes
• Deliver rehabilitation services including workplace assessments, ergonomic assessments, job task analysis, activities of daily living assessments (OT), vocational support, and development of return-to-work plans
• Collaborate with employers, insurers, treating health professionals, and community stakeholders, including participating in case conferences to facilitate recovery and successful return-to-work outcomes
• Facilitate workshops and wellbeing programs, build referral relationships, and contribute to positive client outcomes and business growth
• Manage a diverse caseload with access to leading clinical transcription technology and innovative rehabilitation services including our award-winning Virtual Reality pain program and psychosocial screening tool APMiQ

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Collaborative work

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (ESSA registered)

Job description

APM WorkCare is seeking a Rehabilitation/Senior Rehabilitation Consultant in Adelaide to empower individuals to return to work and regain independence. You will conduct assessments, develop tailored rehab plans, and collaborate with employers and health professionals to facilitate successful outcomes.

The role offers hybrid work, ongoing mentoring, and access to advanced rehabilitation tools, including innovative VR pain programs.