Our client is a leading provider of occupational rehabilitation services in Australia. Their professional team focuses on delivering high-quality customer service and cutting-edge health and work solutions. They work collaboratively with companies and schemes to reduce the impact ofpsychological and physical injury and illness on people, families and businesses.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant to join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider in Wollongong, NSW. The role suits allied health professionals, such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, who want to build a career in occupational rehabilitation. You will help injured workers recover and return to safe, sustainable work, managing your own caseload and working closely with employers, insurers and treating practitioners.
- Manage a caseload of workplace rehabilitation and injury management cases, from assessment through to return to work
- Apply your knowledge of injury recovery and prevention to recommend strategies that improve function and support a safe, durable return to work
- Use sound clinical reasoning in assessments and case management decisions
- Build relationships and negotiate with injured workers, employers, insurers and treating practitioners
- Prepare clear, high-quality reports that meet client, scheme and legislative requirements
- Meet service standards, reporting timeframes and return to work targets
Benefits:
- $75,000 - $95,000 + superannuation, based on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider
- Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development
- Clear career progression pathways
- Meaningful work helping people get back to work and life
- Coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches and escarpment, around an hour from Sydney
About You:
- Undergraduate degree in an allied health discipline, with AHPRA registration or ESSA accreditation as relevant
- At least 1 year of experience in allied health
- Exposure to occupational rehabilitation and case management
- Experience writing comprehensive reports to deadlines
- Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
- Comfortable working to KPIs and targets
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly