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 further details please contact Kirstin Symmonds

Phone. 0407 381 250

Email. Click Here

All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.