At a Glance
- Tasks: Help injured workers regain function and return to work safely.
- Company: Leading national workplace rehabilitation provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with ongoing professional development and meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through rehabilitation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology with relevant registration.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 95000 $ per year.
Job Description
We are seeking a Physical Rehabilitation Consultant to join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider in Townsville, QLD.
The role is ideal for Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists who want to use their physical rehabilitation expertise in occupational rehabilitation.
You will help injured workers rebuild function and return to safe, sustainable work, managing your own caseload and working closely with employers, insurers and treating practitioners.
- Manage a caseload of workplace rehabilitation and injury management cases, from assessment through to return to work
- Apply your physical rehabilitation and injury prevention expertise to improve function and support a safe, durable return to work
- Use sound clinical reasoning in assessments and case management decisions
- Build relationships and negotiate with injured workers, employers, insurers and treating practitioners
- Prepare clear, high-quality reports that meet client, scheme and legislative requirements
- Meet service standards, reporting timeframes and return to work targets
- About the Employer
Our client is a leading provider of occupational rehabilitation services in Australia.
Their professional team focuses on delivering high-quality customer service and innovative health and work solutions.
They work collaboratively with companies and schemes to reduce the impact of psychological and physical injury and illness on people, families and businesses.
- About the Candidate
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology, with AHPRA registration or ESSA accreditation as relevant
- At least 1 year of experience in allied health
- Exposure to occupational rehabilitation and case management
- Experience writing comprehensive reports to deadlines
- Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
- Comfortable working to KPIs and targets
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly
Work Environment
- $75,000 - $95,000 + superannuation, based on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Join a leading national workplace rehabilitation provider
- Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development
- Clear career progression pathways
- Meaningful work helping people get back to work and life, National
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