Rehabilitation Consultant (Physio/Occupational Therapist, Exercise Physiolo at APM Group

Cairns, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rehabilitation Planning, Case Management, Ergonomic Assessment, Functional Capacity Evaluation, Stakeholder Collaboration, Client-Centred Care, Psychosocial Assessment, Return To Work Coordination, Clinical Specialism, Problem Solving, Communication, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Why this role matters... Support people to rebuild confidence, independence and hope. Every day, people recovering from injury or illness need support and guidance to take important steps forward. As a Rehabilitation Consultant with Konekt, you’ll walk alongside clients as they navigate recovery, return to work, and help them to reconnect with what matters most. What you’ll enjoy Expect your day to be full of variety and real impact where you’ll: Assess clients’ rehabilitation needs following injury or illness — physical, ergonomic, psychosocial or functional capacity evaluations. Support clients to define meaningful recovery or employment goals, then co-design and deliver tailored rehabilitation plans. Manage cases end-to-end: coordinate with workplaces, healthcare providers or insurers, monitor progress, adjust plans, and support sustainable outcomes. Provide expert advice — ergonomic, workplace-modification, functional capacity or return-to-work — based on your clinical specialism Build relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders: clients, their treating practitioners, employers, insurers — helping bring everyone together around a shared goal of recovery and reintegration Why you’ll love working at Konekt Flexibility and autonomy: Feel trusted and empowered to manage your own diary Leaders who get you: Be supported and mentored to achieve your goals by leaders who were once clinicians Tools to succeed: mobile, laptop, training and strong clinical frameworks Benefits that matter: incentives, salary sacrificing and optional extra leave Part-Time of Full-Time work arrangements may be considered What you’ll bring Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology. AHPRA or ESSA (AEP) professional registration. Pass a national criminal check, prior to commencing employment A current WWCC (Working with children check) Full Australian working rights A driver’s licence and willingness to work in different settings (workplaces, client homes, remote-onsite assessments and coordinate across stakeholders A collaborative, problem-solving mindset, accompanied by professional and integrity And most importantly, a genuine commitment to client-centred care, empathy, strong communication and adaptability cross diverse client needs Why Konekt, part of APM Group Konekt is one of the largest rehabilitation and workplace health providers in Australia. Each year, we help over 40,000 Australians back into work, recover from injury, and re-engage with their social and community life. We’re proudly part of the global APM network committed to enabling better lives. Every day, we support people to overcome injury, illness or disability, helping them regain independence, health, work and community participation. When you join us, you’re joining a purpose-driven organisation that values care, growth and positive impact. Konekt embraces DIVERSITY and places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Enabling better lives starts with you. Apply now. For a confidential discussion, please call Amanda Whinney on 0458 379 067 #Konekt Site Address: Level 1, 19 Aplin Street, CAIRNS CITY, QLD, 4870 Job Function Group: Health Job Function: Rehabilitation Consultant Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time

Responsibilities

Assess clients' rehabilitation needs and co-design tailored recovery plans to support their return to work and independence. Manage end-to-end cases by coordinating with healthcare providers, employers, and insurers to ensure sustainable outcomes.