Graduate Occupational Therapist

Altius Group; Estado Miranda; Hybrid; VES 39,586,000 - 54,811,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Group is seeking a Graduate Rehabilitation Consultant to support recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have injury, illness, or disability. You will help patients regain independence and improve quality of life, reintegrating into community and workforce.

You will develop rehabilitation plans, perform assessments, and work with clients, families, insurers and employers to drive return-to-work outcomes. The role offers mentorship, flexible arrangements, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current driver's license and car preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans addressing whole-person care.
• Conduct Functional Capacity Evaluations and workplace assessments.
• Identify return-to-work pathways aligned with recovery milestones.
• Collaborate with clients, families, insurers, and employers.
• Present case information and credible recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Rehabilitation planning

Return-to-work guidance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

GET TO KNOW ALTIUS

Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we’ve branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services – still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.

With our team of over 700 healthcare professionals offering a suite of holistic, evidence-based, health advice and therapy services, our mission is to be the Australian market leader in supporting people on their wellbeing journey.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US?

Unleash your potential:

• You will join a market leader with over 20 years’ experience of supporting people on their wellbeing journey
• Buddy and mentorship, join a collaborative team of allied health professionals. Graduates get paired with Senior Consultants for mentorship and on-the-job training, with monthly team meetings for shared-learning and peer support.
• Our supportive and bespoke induction training program helps you connect with peers and familiarize yourself with company systems and job requirements.
• Above award salary, generous bonus scheme, benefits, annual salary review.
• Recognition of our people through national social award events & office-based awards.
• We are proud to acknowledge 76% of our promotions in the last year were to female members of our team.

A place to be you:

• You will join a team-orientated culture where we value Individuality and recognize your unique skills and contributions.
• At Altius, you are welcomed to join our D&I committee, which was set up to champion diversity and inclusion.
• We support you to acknowledge culturally significant days or events by accessing 3 days of Cultural Leave per annum.

Holistic wellbeing:

• Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options with flexible hours so you can find a rhythm that works for you!

• Experience genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife wellness app, regular wellness seminars and access to Employee Assistance Program.
• We value leave! We offer our team members paid parental leave plus purchased leave arrangements to optimise your work-life balance.
• No IT dramas, you will get the latest technology including a Surface Pro and smartphone

ENJOY WORK THAT TRULY MATTERS

Over 90% of our team members say Altius Group inspires them to do their best every day and we believe that is because they enjoy work that truly matters.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As a graduate Rehabilitation Consultant, we will support you to play an instrumental role in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced injury, illness, or disability.

As you develop your skills and experience, your clinical expertise and guidance will be pivotal in supporting individuals regain independence, improve their quality of life, and reintegrate into the community and the workforce.

You will be supported to offer leading rehabilitation services which can include:

• 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 skills to identify potential return to work pathways in line with likely recovery milestones
• Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants
• You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, their families, insurance companies, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors
• Present case information to various stakeholders and providing credible recommendations/solutions to drive the desired goal

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN US

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with AHPRA
• Full Australian working rights
• Current driver's license and car

We are a 2023Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us. #rehabilitationServices