Rehabilitation Consultant (Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology)

About the role

IPAR, a national occupational rehabilitation provider part of the MedHealth network, is seeking Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology professionals to join its team in Orange, NSW. As a Rehabilitation Consultant you will deliver occupational rehabilitation services to clients with physical and psychological conditions, helping them achieve sustainable return-to-health and return-to-work outcomes. The role covers a wide range of schemes including Workers Compensation, CTP, Life Insurance, Comcare, Department of Veterans' Affairs and employer-funded programs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a manageable caseload with support from Rehabilitation Assistants
• Apply clinical expertise to improve return-to-work outcomes
• Partner with employers and employees to deliver injury prevention and workplace education programs
• Collaborate with injured workers, employers, insurers and healthcare professionals
• Conduct initial assessments, workplace assessments and functional capacity assessments
• Identify barriers and design practical solutions to support recovery and return to work

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology
• General registration with AHPRA, or ESSA accreditation aligned with SIRA requirements for workplace and functional capacity assessments
• Previous experience in occupational rehabilitation is desirable but not essential; new graduates and early-career professionals are welcomed
• Current NSW driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Required skills

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Client-centred approach, empathy and resilience
• Time management and organisational skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with incentive and bonus schemes
• Structured onboarding, ongoing training and development
• Health and wellbeing program with monthly team activities and a Star Award recognition program
• Corporate benefits including fitness passport, retail discounts, travel perks, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and salary packaging, EAP, parental and purchased leave
• Employee referral program and opportunities to join Diversity and Inclusion committees