Occupation

222331 Rehabilitation Consultant

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

222331 Rehabilitation Consultant

Works with employers, workers and other stakeholders to support the rehabilitation and return to work of people who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. Assists employers to manage the impacts of worker injury or illness on their business.

Alternative titles

  • Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Conducts assessments of worksites, functional capacity, ergonomics, equipment and homes to evaluate their suitability for abilities and needs of clients
  • Identifies return to work barriers, assists clients with returning to work, and provides support and guidance throughout the transition process
  • Coordinates with clients, insurers, medical professionals and employers to reach outcomes that are suitable for everyone involved
  • Addresses any special accommodation a client may require at their job, ensuring that the workplace is accessible and conducive to their physical and mental health
  • Creates, executes and supervises initiatives that support injured employees reintegrating into the workforce