Rehabilitation Consultant

Provide a range of occupational rehabilitation, injury management and recovery services to individuals who have sustained an injury in the workforce.

GET TO KNOW ALTIUS
Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we’ve branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services – still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia.
With our team of over 700 healthcare professionals offering a suite of holistic, evidence-based, health advice and therapy services, our mission is to be the Australian market leader in supporting people on their wellbeing journey.
YOUR NEW ROLE
As a Rehabilitation Consultant, you will play an instrumental role in facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced injury, illness or disability.
Your clinical expertise and guidance will be pivotal in supporting individuals regain independence, improve their quality of life, and reintegrate into the community and the workforce.'
Located in Tamworth NSW, you will:

• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans that support a whole-of-person approach to rehabilitation
• Complete a range of assessments including Functional Capacity Evaluations, Workplace Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments and Activities of Daily Living Assessment (ADLS).
• Use lateral thinking and forward planning skills to identify potential return to work pathways in line with likely recovery milestones
• Utilise problem-solving skills, clinical experience, and knowledge of injury management to perform assessments and facilitate the return to work of claimants
• You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, their families, insurance companies, employers and other healthcare professionals to evaluate physical, psychological, and social factors
• Present case information to various stakeholders and providing credible recommendations/solutions to drive the desired goal

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN US

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Registered Psychologist, ASORC registration as Rehabilitation Counsellor or ESSA registration as Exercise Physiologist
• Relevant tertiary allied health qualification required
• Experience delivering workplace rehabilitation services is very desirable
• Current drivers’ licence and access to own transport is essential
• Criminal check

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US?
Unleash Your Potential

• With multiple division and locations across Australia there are opportunities expand your horizons into new areas
• We are a market leader with over 20 years’ experience of supporting people on their wellbeing journey
• Take control of your career development and progression pathway!
• Support and training to empower you to manage your caseload effectively
• Above award salary, generous bonus scheme, benefits, annual salary review.
• Recognition of our people through national social award events & office-based awards.
• Leadership training, mentoring, and guidance offered to reach your goals.

A Place To Be You

• You will join a team-orientated culture where we value Individuality and recognize your unique skills and contributions.
• Large & supportive multidisciplinary team - corporate and social events!
• At Altius, you are welcomed to join our D&I committee, which was set up to champion diversity and inclusion.
• We support you to acknowledge culturally significant days or events by accessing 3 days of Cultural Leave per annum.

Holistic Wellbeing

• Flexible Working Arrangements – WFH options with flexible hours so you can find a rhythm that works for you!
• Genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife in-house wellness app, regular wellness seminars, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave & paid parental benefits.
• No IT dramas, you will get the latest technology including a Surface Pro and a smartphone

HOW TO APPLY
If Altius sounds like a place to be you click ‘Apply Now’.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying or if you’re interested in a career with Altius but this role is not right for you, please call Natalia Dmochowska on 0450 949 960, email: ndmochowska@altius-group.com.au or reach out on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-dmochowska/.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant Altius Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.