Senior/Principal Rehabilitation Consultant (Occupational Therapist)
We are working with an organisation in Newcastle that truly values their people and is offering a brand new opportunity to join their growing team as a Senior or Principal Rehabilitation Consultant.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload of workplace rehabilitation cases (physical and psychological)
* Conduct initial needs assessments, workplace assessments, and case conferences
* Develop, implement, and monitor return-to-work plans
* Liaise with employers, insurers, doctors, and other stakeholders to support recovery and return to work
* Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team leadership as a senior/principal team member
* Provide clinical reasoning and case strategy input at team meetings
* Contribute to quality improvement and innovation projects
What You'll Need:
* Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
* AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
* Minimum 3 years' experience in occupational rehab or a related setting
* Previous experience managing CTP, Injury Management or Workers Comp
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Confidence in report writing and stakeholder engagement
* Drivers licence and access to a car for travel (reimbursed)
Why You'll Love It:
* Travel Reimbursement - Be compensated per km for stakeholder visits
* Professional Development - Receive an external CPD Allowance
* Internal Training - Learn from Psychologists, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists
* Bonuses - Earn Quality and Productivity bonuses
* Supportive Team Structure - Backed by TLs and Department Leaders
* Top-Notch Tech - Laptop, phone, and home office setup
* True Flexibility - Hybrid role with autonomy over your diary
* Admin Support - Dedicated team to ease the workload
* Team Culture - Excellent support from your surrounding team and Team Social Events