Rehabilitation Consultant
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Rehabilitation Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering an engaging, educational and empowering workplace rehabilitation service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct initial assessments and identify return to work barriers and design/implement/monitor programs that assist injured workers to return to work
* Identify and design suitable duties for the worker to assist the employer to meet their obligations in providing suitable employment
* Utilise clinical skills to support activities of daily living to help clients live independently while recovering from injury
* Recommend aid and services to support an independent recovery
* Maintain appropriate statistical standards as measured by case management system
* Undertake specific services and assessments such as worksite, vocational, functional, ergonomic, equipment, home and job analysis as required
* For get the link between the insurer, employer and treatment providers to ensure integration of all injury management activities and a focus on return to work
* Arrange appropriate retraining and placement in alternative employment when the worker is unable to return to pre-injury duties
* Travel to work sites, appointments or other such areas, as needed
Requirements:
* Tertiary Qualifications and registration in your relevant discipline
* Experience in occupational rehab or injury management treatment will be viewed favourably
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Effective relationship building skills
* Demonstrated understanding of negotiation and conflict resolution
* Experience within an Insurance or Workers' Comp/CTP environment with be viewed favourably
* Current Drivers Licence, own vehicle and Comprehensive car insurance
* Ability to obtain a satisfactory Police Clearance and Working with Children check
What We Offer:
* Structured and achievable Key Performance Indicators
* Access to professional development programs
* Clear career pathways and a 'promote from within' culture
* Secondment opportunities that keep it interesting and challenging
* A comprehensive induction program, buddy program and workplace mentoring to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel
* Extensive employee remuneration and benefits package including fuel allowance, salary packaging, novated leasing, leave purchasing scheme, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program and much more
* Opportunity to obtain CPD points by joining our monthly professional development sessions via our OT School, featuring a range of engaging content, including expert guest speakers, case study discussions, and presentations on evidence-based practices