Rehabilitation Consultant - Contract

  • tamworth
Rewarding Contracting work available with two reputable employers. If you are interested in entering the fee-for-service sector, this is a wonderful opportunity to secure yourself in the market. Provide meaningful services to veterans and/or return to work clients. Both employers are well-equipped with established contractor models. Ongoing work is available with negotiable guaranteed hours.

*Dedicated DVA Provider:*
* *Boutique specialist employer* providing services to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
* Good contracting rates in the region of *$115 per hour*.
* Great systems, infrastructure, and *support to valued contractors*.
* *Allied Health owned,* family operated & a wonderful culture
* Opportunity for *ongoing work.*

*NSW RTW Provider: *
* *Contractor – only model* – join some of the industries top consultants taking the market by storm
* Great contracting rates in the region of *$120 per hour*.
* *Great induction*, templates, and processes
* *Allied Health owned* with a flat-line culture
* Opportunity for ongoing work and *guaranteed hours*

These well-established rehabilitation providers are seeking experienced Rehabilitation Consultants with availability to take on a caseload in Tamworth. Work with either DVA, or NSW RTW clients (or both).

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our valued veterans and clients who have sustained a workplace injury. As a confident rehabilitation consultant, you will use your initiative to solve problems and work creatively and collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for your clients!

*The role will involve:*
* Case management of Clientele with physical and/or psychological conditions
* Assessment of DVA/NSW RTW clients’ rehabilitation needs.
* DVA: Create and implement individual rehabilitation plans to promote successful transition from Australian Defence Force to civilian life.
* Undertake specific home and activities of daily living assessments.
* Coordination of return-to-work plans (vocational assessments, functional capacity evaluations) and non-return to work plans (engagement in treatment and psychosocial activities)
* Delivery of a range of evidence-based early intervention and occupational rehabilitation services
* Motivational interviewing to enhance engagement in meaningful occupations.
* Liaison with key stakeholders within a multidisciplinary clinical context.
* Completion of high-level written reporting.



*To be successful in this role, you will possess:*
* DVA Contracting: Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy or Social Work with relevant registration/membership.
* NSW RTW Contracting: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy with relevant registration/membership.
* Injury Management experience gained within an occupational rehabilitation setting.
* The ability to work effectively on an independent basis.
* Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
* Good relationship-building and time management ability
* ACN or ABN & Professional Indemnity Insurance
* A current driver’s licence and your own car

*In return, you will be offered:*
* Generous contracting rates commensurate with experience
* Support and respect from the friendly team
* Interesting & rewarding workload.
* A large degree of autonomy commensurate with seniority


For more information or a confidential discussion, please call *Kirstin Symmonds *on *0407 381 250 *or email *info@starhr.com.au*

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $115.00 – $120.00 per hour

Work Location: In person