Rehabilitation Consultant

**Company Description** IPAR** is a national occupational rehabilitation provider supporting thousands of people who may be living with an illness, disability, or injury. Whether it is through workplace rehabilitation, counselling, injury prevention or finding new employment, our care is tailored to each and every individual. We work with our clients to identify their goals and provide psychological or physical supports to help them live life to its fullest potential. Our team of highly skilled allied health professionals and employment consultants include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors. IPAR is just one of the purpose-built, industry leading brands in the global **MedHealth** network. We make impact and we achieve outcomes through the meaningful and purposeful work that we do every day.

**_ Why joins us?_**
- Competitive remuneration with innovative **incentive and bonus schemes**:

- ** Fitness Passport -**Discounted fitness membership and access to facilities Australia wide
- ** Access to IPAR’s health and wellness program** with fun team monthly activities to support your overall well-being and to connect with your peers
- ** IPAR’s Star Award reward and recognition program** for top achievers
- ** A** **"promote from within" culture**where every team member is supported to build a career
- ** Employee Referral Program -**Monetary incentives for recommending great talent
- Be part of a **diverse and multidisciplinary team**who are knowledgeable, collaborative, supportive & fun
- ** A comprehensive onboarding program** to ensure a great start and ongoing support to excel
- Opportunity to **join our Diversity & Inclusion committees**, including the IPAR Pride Group, i-parent, Reconciliation Action Plan committee.

We are seeking individuals with a professional background in **_Psychology/Rehabilitation Counselling or Occupational Therapy/Exercise Physiology/Physiotherapy _**interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector**_ _**in **Wagga Wagga NSW.**

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

Your duties will include:

- Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have **the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks**);
- Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
- Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals;
- Working across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
- Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes;
- Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical skills, including but not limited to initial, workplace and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment and identify suitable employment opportunities for workers who have sustained workplace injuries or injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents.

**We welcome new graduates to apply**

We offer a hands-on approach to learning and developing your career. You’ll find the new graduates of yesterday are the leaders of today. Whether it’s a new location, new service, or role within the wider MedHealth group, the career opportunities for Rehabilitation Consultant are endless
**Qualifications**
You'll be a driven and energetic professional with hopefully all of the qualities below
- Previous experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation industry would be highly regarded;
- Fabulous communication skills - there is a lot of getting to know your clients and stakeholders;
- Compassion and kindness always go a long way as does empathy;
- It's the kind of career where well developed time management skills are a must & plus;
- A current NSW Driver’s License and access to own car with comprehensive insurance is a must.
- **_ Psychologist / Rehabilitation Counsellor_**
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Health Sciences or Rehabilitation Counselling
- General or Provisional registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist or eligibility for Full membership with Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)
- **_ Occupational Therapist / Exercise Physiotherapist / Physiotherapist_**
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology