:Impairment Assessments
Clear answers for complex injury outcomes
Return To Work Qld coordinates Permanent Impairment Assessments (PIA) for workers who may have lasting limitations due to a work-related injury.
Our assessments are delivered by experienced specialists and follow the guidelines and thresholds set by WorkCover QLD.
We advocate for transparency and ensure you are not left in the dark during any part of the assessment.
Our Assessment Process:
Our Assessment Process:
Our Assessment Process:
We manage the entire process — from booking and preparation to final report delivery — so everyone stays informed and supported.
Request received
We accept referrals from treating doctors, employers, or insurers.
Request received
We accept referrals from treating doctors, employers, or insurers.
Request received
We accept referrals from treating doctors, employers, or insurers.
Request received
We accept referrals from treating doctors, employers, or insurers.
Booking arranged
We match the case to the appropriate specialist.
Booking arranged
We match the case to the appropriate specialist.
Booking arranged
We match the case to the appropriate specialist.
Booking arranged
We match the case to the appropriate specialist.
Prep + documentation
We gather and brief the specialist with all relevant injury and treatment history.
Prep + documentation
We gather and brief the specialist with all relevant injury and treatment history.
Prep + documentation
We gather and brief the specialist with all relevant injury and treatment history.
Prep + documentation
We gather and brief the specialist with all relevant injury and treatment history.
Assessment completed
Conducted in person or via telehealth, depending on case needs.
Assessment completed
Conducted in person or via telehealth, depending on case needs.
Assessment completed
Conducted in person or via telehealth, depending on case needs.
Assessment completed
Conducted in person or via telehealth, depending on case needs.
Report delivered
Findings are summarised in a clear, compliant report for all stakeholders.
Report delivered
Findings are summarised in a clear, compliant report for all stakeholders.
Report delivered
Findings are summarised in a clear, compliant report for all stakeholders.
Report delivered
Findings are summarised in a clear, compliant report for all stakeholders.
When is a permanent impairment assessment required?
When is a permanent impairment assessment required?
Permanent Impairment Assessments (PIAs) help determine the degree of permanent functional loss resulting from a work-related injury with the outcome expressed as a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) percentage.
These are typically requested when:
Permanent Impairment Assessments (PIAs) help determine the degree of permanent functional loss resulting from a work-related injury with the outcome expressed as a Whole Person Impairment (WPI) percentage.
These are typically requested when:
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Impairment Rating Required
A claim is nearing completion and an impairment rating is needed
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Impairment Rating Required
A claim is nearing completion and an impairment rating is needed
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Impairment Rating Required
A claim is nearing completion and an impairment rating is needed
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Impairment Rating Required
A claim is nearing completion and an impairment rating is needed
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Clarity of Impact
Workers or employers need clarity on long-term injury impact
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Clarity of Impact
Workers or employers need clarity on long-term injury impact
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Clarity of Impact
Workers or employers need clarity on long-term injury impact
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Clarity of Impact
Workers or employers need clarity on long-term injury impact
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Determining Compensation
A lump sum compensation determination is required under WorkCover QLD
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Determining Compensation
A lump sum compensation determination is required under WorkCover QLD
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Determining Compensation
A lump sum compensation determination is required under WorkCover QLD
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Determining Compensation
A lump sum compensation determination is required under WorkCover QLD
Assessments are conducted by trained, accredited medical specialists in accordance with official guidelines.
Refer for Assessment
Need to organise a permanent impairment assessment?
Use our referral form and we’ll take care of the rest.
