At a Glance
- Tasks: Help individuals recover from injury and improve their quality of life.
- Company: Altius Group, dedicated to compassionate rehabilitation services across Australia.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Encourages diverse applicants and offers a dynamic, inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and full AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we've branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services - still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.
As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will play an instrumental role in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced injury, illness, or disability. Your clinical expertise and guidance will be pivotal in supporting individuals regain independence, improve their quality of life, and reintegrate into the community and the workforce.
- Develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation.
- Complete a range of assessments including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessment (ADLS).
- Use lateral thinking and forward planning skills to identify potential return to work pathways in line with likely recovery milestones.
- Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants.
- Work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, their families, insurance companies, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors.
- Present case information to various stakeholders and provide credible recommendations/solutions to drive the desired goal.
Requirements
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Full registration with AHPRA.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Current driver's license and car.
Altius is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.
Rehabilitation Consultant – Occupational Therapist in Canberra employer: Altius Group
Altius Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, generous benefits, and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to grow your career as a Rehabilitation Consultant in Darwin. Join a diverse team dedicated to empowering individuals on their rehabilitation journey, where your contributions are recognised and valued.
