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[AusRehab Help Desk](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Workplace Rehabilitation](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/workplace-rehabilitation?hsLang=en) # What is a workplace rehabilitation consultant? ## Workplace rehab consultants are qualified allied health professionals who assist injured workers with recovery and returning to work. A workplace rehabilitation consultant is a specialist who helps injured or ill workers return to their jobs safely and sustainably. Their role is to support both the worker and employer by facilitating a smooth transition back to work, promoting health and productivity, and minimising the impact of injuries or illnesses on the workplace. Workplace rehab consultants are typically engaged from the [workplace rehab provider](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-is-a-workplace-rehabilitation-provider?hsLang=en). Examples of rehab consultants include [physiotherapists](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-does-a-physiotherapist-do?hsLang=en), [occupational therapists (OTs)](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-does-an-occupational-therapist-ot-do?hsLang=en), [exercise physiologists (EPs)](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-does-an-exercise-physiologist-ep-do?hsLang=en), [psychologists](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-does-a-psychologist-do?hsLang=en), and [social workers](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-does-a-social-worker-do?hsLang=en). ### **Responsibilities of a Workplace Rehab Consultant:** - **Assessment and Planning:** A workplace rehab consultant assesses the worker's injury or illness, their current work capacity, and their job demands. They then develop a customised [return to work (RTW) plan](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-is-a-return-to-work-plan?hsLang=en), outlining necessary adjustments or support services. - **Coordination and Communication:** They serve as a bridge between [the worker, employer, healthcare providers, and insurers](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/who-does-the-injured-workers-support-team-consist-of?hsLang=en), ensuring that everyone involved in the recovery process has a shared understanding and realistic expectations. - **Workplace Adjustments:** The consultant advises on necessary workplace modifications or accommodations, such as modified duties, flexible hours, or ergonomic adjustments, to enable the worker to perform their job safely. - **Progress Monitoring:** They track the worker's recovery, making adjustments to the plan as needed and providing ongoing support to address any barriers that arise. - **Education and Support:** A rehab consultant often educates both the worker and employer on safe work practices, preventive strategies, and resources available for support. 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