Occupational Therapist at Altius Group

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Expertise, Rehabilitation Planning, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Return To Work Pathways, Problem-Solving, Injury Management, Stakeholder Management, Case Presentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. 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 With multiple division and locations across Australia there are opportunities expand your horizons into new areas Take control of your career development and progression pathway! Support and training to empower you to manage your caseload effectively Above award salary, generous bonus scheme, benefits, annual salary review. Recognition of our people through national social award events & office-based awards. Leadership training, mentoring, and guidance offered to reach your goals. YOUR NEW ROLE As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will play an instrumental role in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced injury, illness, or disability. 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. 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 Full registration with AHPRA Full Australian working rights Current driver's license and car HOW TO APPLY If Altius sounds like a place to be you click 'Apply Now'. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying or if you're interested in a career with Altius but this role is not right for you, please call Monique on 0424 804 685. 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.

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Consultant will facilitate the recovery and rehabilitation of injured individuals by developing personalized rehabilitation plans and conducting various clinical assessments like Functional Capacity Evaluations. They will use clinical knowledge to identify return-to-work pathways and collaborate with clients, insurers, and employers to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors.