Contractor Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist at MedHealth

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Communication Skills, Injury Prevention, Cultural Awareness, Functional Assessments, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Return to Work Facilitation, Client Support, Equipment Assessments, Vocational Capacity Improvement, Home Assessments, Worksite Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, Targeted Intervention Strategies, Healthcare Funding Knowledge, Professional Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Are you looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Want to join a company that champions equality and delivers a unique service model built around supporting and embracing diversity. We're part of the MedHealth Group, offering and inclusive team culture where you voice matters and your impact is visible. At Kairros we believe in growing and supporting our team and upon commencement you will have the opportunity to access our OT School which includes a monthly professional development initiative designed to bring together Occupational Therapists (OTs) with engaging content, including expert guest speakers, case study discussions, presentations on evidence-based practices and staying up to date with industry developments as well as ongoing access to webinars, journal articles and reference guides for practice Job Description We are looking for a Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist to join our team in Newcastle as a Contractor. On a day-to-day basis you will be an integral part of the close-knit team of Kairros Consultants who work with and support people who have sustained a psychological or physical injury in the workplace. As a valued team member your role will include: Occupational Therapy assessments including activities of daily living, home, worksite, functional, ergonomic and equipment assessments Be part of a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and return to work, always with your client’s best interests at heart Deliver targeted intervention strategies to improve life independence, vocational capacity and functional performance Understanding a variety of healthcare and rehabilitation funding schemes Qualifications Experience you will bring to the team: A willingness to travel (Current Vehicle and Drivers Licence compulsory) Full registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency); Qualification in Occupational Therapy; A passion for injury prevention, facilitation of return to independence at work and at home, and the desire to make a difference; Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to delivering what we say we will and when we will An inclusive and integrative attitude towards engaging with the many diverse cultural groups that make up the society in which we live and work Additional Information At Kairros you will be part of a uniquely trained and experienced team, all our members undergo significant cultural awareness training to support them to support our clients, to achieve equitable recovery for all. Click on the APPLY button or please contact Lauren Yau to have a confidential discussion about the role on [email protected] or 0477 576 099 quoting REF7814L. #Kairros You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 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 LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist will conduct various assessments related to daily living and work environments for clients who have sustained injuries. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients' recovery and return to work.