Job Description
We are seeking professionals with a background in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy to work in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Townsville, QLD.
This diverse role offers flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure.
Your Duties Will Include:
* Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks);
* Applying your 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 various 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 various assessments using your clinical skills, including but not limited to 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 sustained from motor vehicle accidents.
Qualifications
* A qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, or Physiotherapy;
* Full Professional Registration/Accreditation with either AHPRA or ESSA;
* Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded;
* Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders;
* Compassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy;
* It's the kind of career where well-developed time management skills are a must +;
* A current valid Driver's License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must.
About IPAR
At IPAR, we value all differences and believe in making a positive difference for our clients, customers, team, and community. Our three simple yet powerful values drive every decision we make: Great People, Big Hearts, and Bold Ideas.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability, 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.