Rehabilitation Consultant

• Full-time
• State: NSW
• Job Status: Full Time

At MedHealth Group, we're a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people with illnesses, disabilities, or injuries. Our care is tailored to each individual, whether it's workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention, or finding new employment. We work with clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports for them to live life to its fullest potential.

We have a team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Counsellors. They work collaboratively with our clients, employers, medical professionals, and other healthcare providers to achieve the best outcomes.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration and innovative incentive schemes
• Fitness Passport - Discounted fitness membership and access to facilities Australia-wide
• Access to our health and wellness program, including fun team activities to support overall well-being
• IPAR's Star Award recognition program for top performers
• A 'promote from within' culture where every team member is supported to build a career
• Employee Referral Program with monetary incentives for recommending great talent
• Part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive, and fun
• A comprehensive onboarding program to ensure a great start and ongoing support

We're seeking individuals with a professional background in Nursing interested in working in Occupational Rehabilitation in Port Macquarie, NSW.

In this role, you'll enjoy flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You'll have the support of a strong, close team of driven healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. You'll provide occupational rehabilitation services to clients with various conditions, supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Case management with manageable caseloads and support from Rehabilitation Assistants
• Applying clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes
• Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs
• Collaborating with injured workers, employers, medical professionals, and allied health professionals
• Working across various schemes, including workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, and employer-funded injury prevention programs
• Assisting clients to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes
• Completing assessments using clinical skills, including initial, workplace, and vocational assessments

We welcome new graduates to apply, offering Primary Internal Supervision and a hands-on approach to learning and developing your career.

You'll be a driven and energetic professional with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Nurse
• Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation is highly regarded;
• Fabulous communication skills, with empathy and compassion
• Well-developed time management skills
• A current NSW Driver's Licence and access to a car with comprehensive insurance

We value diversity and inclusion, with three simple yet powerful values driving every decision:

Great People - Caring, collaborative, and inclusive; accountable, approachable, and authentic

Big Hearts - Making a positive difference for our clients, customers, team, and community

Bold Ideas - Showing curiosity and courage in the face of challenge or change

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability, diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI community members, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians to our team. We adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.