At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage caseloads, conduct assessments, and develop injury management plans.
- Company: Join Beneco, a leader in rehabilitation services with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive rates, and access to a national practitioner network.
- Other info: Be part of a caring team with ongoing career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: AHPRA or ESSA registration in relevant disciplines and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Beneco is looking for contracted Rehabilitation Consultants from the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Exercise Physiology disciplines to join our team in Port Macquarie. This is a flexible arrangement suited to practitioners who are embedded in the local community and want to bring their physical rehabilitation expertise to a caseload that makes a genuine difference, on terms that work for them.
As a Beneco contractor, you will manage caseloads across a variety of streams, conducting assessments, developing return-to-work and injury management plans, and maintaining strong relationships with employers, referrers, and treating practitioners.
Key focus areas include:
- Day-to-day management of a caseload with a focus on quality, outcomes, and scheme compliance.
- Conducting workplace, functional, and other relevant physical and psychological assessments.
- Building and sustaining referral relationships within the Port Macquarie and surrounding region.
- Timely, accurate documentation in line with scheme requirements and Beneco's clinical standards.
- Contributing to a collaborative national network, sharing knowledge and upholding the standards Beneco is known for.
THE SPECIFICS
- Location: Port Macquarie, NSW
- Working Arrangements: Flexible. Self-managed, with client site visits across Port Macquarie and surrounds
- Disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology
- Rate: Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience and discipline
THE PERSON
We are looking for a physically-focused clinician with the independence and initiative to manage a caseload in a regional setting. The right person will bring:
- A background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Exercise Physiology
- Demonstrated experience in occupational rehab
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with employers, treating practitioners, and insurers.
- A proactive, self-directed approach to caseload management and documentation quality.
Formal Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy: current AHPRA registration
- Physiotherapy: current AHPRA registration
- Exercise Physiology: current ESSA registration
- A current, full driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- A current Pty Ltd Australian Business Number (ABN).
Values and Ways of Working
Although this is a contracting arrangement, the standard we hold ourselves to does not change. We are looking for practitioners who:
- Collaborate openly - engage genuinely with Beneco's team and local stakeholders, and contribute to a shared network of knowledge.
- Act with integrity - hold themselves to a high standard in everything they put their name to.
- Lead the way - manage their caseload proactively and look for better ways to serve the people they work with.
- Care. Genuinely, for the individuals on their caseload and for the quality of their practice.
THE TEAM & THE LEADERSHIP
As a Beneco contractor, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of physical rehabilitation consultants, with access to Beneco's broader national network across multiple disciplines and states. You will not be operating in isolation - clinical oversight, peer connection, and team support are part of how Beneco works with its contractors.
WHY BENECO
At Beneco, we support people throughout their recovery from injury or illness — helping them return to good health so they can live productive, balanced lives.
What working with Beneco offers:
- Great Place to Work Certified, ranking #10 in the Small Business category.
- A national practitioner network - peer connection across disciplines, even when working independently in a regional area.
- Flexibility that genuinely works. Manage your schedule, your volume, and your professional commitments.
- A contracting relationship built on transparency and respect.
Company Overview
Beneco has been a proud leader in the field of rehabilitation services since 2006, operating across multiple compensable insurance schemes. Join an award-winning and caring team and be recognised for your contribution with a variety of perks, ongoing career development and a fantastic work environment. Our work continues to grow so is the need for more amazing team members to join our supportive and fun team. At Beneco we’re dedicated to making sure our team is as well looked after as our clients.
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