Using a rehabilitation service provider
Employers and rehabilitation and return to work coordinators can
use rehabilitation service providers to help with serious
work-related injuries. Consider using a rehabilitation service
provider if you feel you don't have enough information to manage
the worker's return to work.
You could consider using a rehabilitation service provider
for:
- psychiatric or psychological injuries
- complex injuries
- serious injuries such as closed head injuries, back injuries or
fractures.
When choosing a provider make sure that they have the appropriate
qualifications, expertise, skills and knowledge to assist the
injured worker return to work. Before using a rehabilitation
service provider check with your insurer and obtain approval. You
will need to cover the costs of the service if the workers'
compensation claim is not accepted.
Rehabilitation service providers are registered health
professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and
psychologists.
Services can include:
- advice on suitable duties
- job and task analysis
- supervision of suitable duties programs
- vocational assessment and vocational rehabilitation services
for those injured workers who are unable to return to their
pre-injury job.