IPAR
Rowan Schirmer has been working at IPAR Rehabilitation since August 2011 as the Vocational Services Manager. In this role, they manage a team of employment consultants and provide leadership to create a culture of high performance. Prior to this, Rowan worked as an Occupational Assessor at campbell page from July 2009 to July 2011. They have a Post Graduate degree in Rehabilitation Studies from La Trobe University and a Bachelor's degree in Business from the same university. They have experience providing Occupational and Vocational Rehabilitation and Injury Management Consulting services to various entities.
IPAR
IPAR is a leading national provider of comprehensive injury prevention, injury management and return to work services in Australia. Commencing operations in 2003, we have experienced rapid growth due to our strong customer focus, innovative service delivery and our demonstrated ability to deliver results for our customers. We are now considered one of the largest providers in the industry. IPAR is a preferred provider to most insurance agents and many other insurers, self insurers, life insurers and medium to large companies. We are fully accredited and licensed by the industry regulator in each state and under the Comcare legislation. We are routinely ranked in the top quartile of providers for Return to Work performance for the panel positions we hold and our injury prevention services have been able to significantly reduce workers compensation exposure for our clients. IPAR consultants have a tertiary health qualification and background in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Nursing, Exercise Physiology and Disability Studies. We only employ staff of the highest calibre, with exceptional skills in communication, time management, commitment to standards and the ability to recognise Return to Work barriers and apply specific and effective actions.