Rehabilitation Consultant - Occupational Therapist at MedHealth

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Occupational Rehabilitation, ADL Assessments, Clinical Reasoning, Stakeholder Management, Report Writing, Functional Ability Evaluation, Communication Skills, Time Management, Empathy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global MedHealth network. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day. Why joins us? Competitive remuneration with innovative incentive and bonus schemes. Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers. IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program for top achievers A "promote from within" culture where every team member is supported to build a career Employee Referral Program - Monetary incentives for successfully recommending great talent! Be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun! A comprehensive onboarding program to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel Opportunity to join our Diversity & Inclusion committees, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan committee. Corporate benefits including Fitness Passport, Travel Perks, Discounted Health Insurance, Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging, EAP, Parental & Purchased Leave. Job Description IPAR are seeking individuals with a professional background in Occupational Therapy interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Canberra! This is a great opportunity to joining a tight knit, high performing team known for its warmth, collaboration and strong multidisciplinary expertise. Our Canberra consultants care deeply about each other and the community we serve, and the culture reflects that: supportive, positive, and grounded in genuine connection. Whether it’s morning coffee catch‑ups, friendly table‑tennis battles or working together on complex and meaningful cases, the team brings curiosity, compassion and a shared commitment to achieving great outcomes. Some of your day to day includes: Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks); Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes; Liaise with employers, case managers, medical professionals, and insurers to provide clinical updates and ensure alignment of rehabilitation goals. Work across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare & Department of Veteran's Affairs Conduct comprehensive ADL assessments to evaluate an individual's functional abilities and support needs within the home and/or community to promote their independence. Make recommendations for equipment, home modifications, or support services based on assessment findings. Prepare timely, high-quality reports outlining findings, recommendations, and clinical reasoning. We welcome new graduates with open arms! We offer a hands-on approach to learning and developing your career. You’ll find the new graduates of yesterday are the leaders of today. Whether it’s a new location, new service or role within the wider MedHealth group, the career opportunities for Rehabilitation Consultant are endless. Check out our company video if you want to see what IPAR is all about! Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy Full Professional Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility to obtain Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded however not essential Fabulous communication and time management skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders You are someone with compassion, kindness and empathy A current Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must Additional Information Every day, we seek better together, for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. Here at IPAR, we have three simple but powerful values that drive every decision we make as a business and as a team. Our values have been created by our people and reflect the incredible team that work here, and what is important to them. Great People - To be an IPARian means being caring, collaborative and inclusive. We’re accountable, approachable and authentic, lifting ourselves and others to be the best we can be each and every day. Big Hearts - We’re here to make a positive difference for our clients, our customers, our team and our community. We believe in making meaningful connections as we support people in their time of need. Bold Ideas - Is there a better way? Let’s find it. We show curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change and draw on experts, insights and evidence to continually deliver the highest quality solutions. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role [quoting REF9676L] or if you want to express of interest for a career with IPAR, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Grant Devlin on 0474 740 46 #IPAR 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. Leadership Opportunity: No State: ACT Job Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients to facilitate return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes through clinical updates and goal alignment. Conduct comprehensive ADL assessments and provide recommendations for equipment or home modifications to promote independence.