Overview
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Canberra team, a close‑knit group of passionate professionals who genuinely care about each other and the community we serve. Whether it's morning coffees, friendly table‑tennis games or collaborating on complex cases with a spirit of curiosity and care, the Canberra team is known for its warm, supportive culture and strong multidisciplinary expertise. As a Rehabilitation Consultant here you'll be surrounded by colleagues who lift each other up and you'll be equipped with tailored training, tools and mentorship to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
* 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 and partnering with employers and employees to develop and implement injury‑prevention and workplace education programmes
* Partnering collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals
* Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical and discipline‑specific allied health skills such as Functional Capacity Evaluations, Worksite Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessments.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Full Professional Registration with AHPRA or eligibility to apply
* 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
* A well‑developed time‑management skill set is a must
* A current valid driver's licence 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.
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.
Company Values
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 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.
Key Skills
* Body Mechanics
* Early Intervention
* Acute Care
* Communication skills
* HIPAA
* Autism Experience
* Computer Literacy
* Pediatrics Experience
* Home Care
* Heavy Lifting
* Patient Service Experience
* Medicare
Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Full‑time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Check out our company video if you want to see what IPAR is all about
We welcome new graduates to apply 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.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role quoting REF6375M or if you want to express interest for a career with IPAR please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead Grant Devlin on 0#IPAR.
You are welcome here.
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