More about Peter Irving Medico-Legal Occupational Therapist (Brisbane & Queensland)

Trusted independent opinion for injury, capacity, and rehabilitation matters

With a 30-year career in Occupational Therapy focused on occupational rehabilitation, Peter Irving provides clear, defensible medico-legal assessments and reports for insurers, plaintiff and defendant law firms, employers, and government agencies. His opinions are grounded in extensive clinical practice, tertiary teaching, and leadership roles in the profession.

Current Roles

• Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant — Ninja Allied Health

• Advisory Board Member — University of Southern Queensland

• Clinical Educator & Tutor — School of Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland

Medico-Legal Services

• Independent Functional Capacity & Work Capacity Assessments
  Evaluating safe work abilities, restrictions, and return-to-work planning.

• Musculoskeletal & Trauma Injury Assessments
  Evidence-based assessment of injury-related functional impact.

• Rehabilitation & Treatment Opinion
  Practical recommendations aligned with best-practice rehabilitation pathways.

• Future Earning Capacity Insight
  Functional implications relevant to vocational options and economic loss.

• File Review & Expert Opinion
  Desktop reviews, clarifying questions, and supplementary reporting as required.

Assessment domains drawn from Peter’s practice include workplace injury, trauma and injury, musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation, and future earning capacity.

Why Instruct Peter

• Depth of Experience: Over three decades in occupational rehabilitation, completing thousands of assessments and interventions.

• Academic & Industry Credibility: Clinical Educator/Tutor at UQ; taught Occupational Rehab in the Masters program at Bond University (2021); former Chair of Rehabilitation for ASIEQ (2014–2016); WCQ Panel Provider (2010–2017).

• Evidence-Led & Practical: Reports provide clear reasoning, functional linkages, and actionable recommendations suitable for court and tribunal contexts.

Professional Biography

Peter is a distinguished Occupational Therapist in Australia with a primary focus on occupational rehabilitation. He has served respected national companies and held sector leadership roles, including Chair of Rehabilitation for ASIEQ. In addition to clinical practice, Peter teaches at the University of Queensland and has taught Occupational Rehabilitation at Bond University (2021). He co-authored a paper on inter-professional pain assessment simulation published in the Journal of Inter-Professional Education and Practice. Peter’s unwavering commitment to tailored care and practical, defensible recommendations makes him a reliable expert throughout the rehabilitation journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (Double Major Psychology), University of Queensland — 1988

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland — 1992

• Graduate Certificate in Management, Queensland University of Technology — 1997

Awards

• Futures OT Commendation Award — 2023

• ARPA RWT QLD Finalist — 2022

Professional Appointments & Panels

• Chair of Rehabilitation — ASIEQ (2014–2016)

• WCQ Panel Provider (2010–2017)

Instructing & Turnaround

• Referrals Accepted From: insurers, plaintiff/defendant firms, employers, and government.

• Scope: Queensland-wide (in-person and by arrangement), with options for remote file review.

• Timeframes & Fees: Provided on request based on brief and document volume.