Rehabilitation Consultant – Occupational Therapist
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.
Job Overview
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
Activity Daily Assessments (ADL)
Vocational assessments




Identify barriers and design practical solutions to support recovery and return to work
We warmly welcome
new graduates
and early‐career professionals. You'll benefit from a structured and hands‐on learning environment and 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
.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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
Benefits
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 perks, including Fitness Passport, retail discounts, travel perks, discounted health insurance, novated leasing & salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental & purchased leave.
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.
Job Location:
Wollongong, NSW
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📌 Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist (Wollongong)
🏢 Ipar
📍 Wollongong