Rehabilitation Consultant

IPAR is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Our care is tailored to each individual across workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment. We work with clients to identify goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to the fullest. Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is part of the MedHealth network. Why joins us? Competitive remuneration with incentiv e and bonus schemes Fitness Passport - Discounted fitness membership and access to facilities Australia wide Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program with team activities to support well-being 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 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 IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan committee Job Description We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Occupational Therapy interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Sydney CBD and Northern Beaches area. In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of physical and psychological conditions and helping them achieve return to health and return to work outcomes. Your duties will include: Case management (caseloads are manageable, and consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks) Applying clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals Working across schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes Completing a variety of assessments using clinical skills, including initial, workplace and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment and identify suitable employment opportunities for workers who have sustained workplace injuries or injuries from motor vehicle accidents We welcome new graduates to apply We offer a hands-on approach to learning and developing your career. New graduates often become leaders of today, with opportunities across the MedHealth group. Check out our company video to see what IPAR is all about. Qualifications You'll be a driven and energetic professional with the following: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and full registration with AHPRA Previous experience in Occupational Rehabilitation would be highly regarded Excellent communication skills for working with clients and stakeholders Compassion and kindness with empathy Strong time management skills Current NSW Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance Additional Information Every day, we seek better together for our clients, our customers, our community and each other. IPAR values three simple but powerful values: Great People, Big Hearts, Bold Ideas. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI community members, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role quoting REF8793P, or express interest for a career with IPAR, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor. You may email and connect on LinkedIn: You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represents a wide range of life experiences, skills and perspectives. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr