Consultant Rehabilitation Physician

CC Medical (Australia); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 339,000 - 565,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Professional development leave 3.6 wks

Professional development allowance $22

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Motor vehicle allowance

On-call allowances

Relocation assistance

Private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

CC Medical (Australia) invites application for a Consultant Rehabilitation Physician in Tropical Queensland. Join a large regional referral hospital and contribute to comprehensive rehabilitation services across inpatient and ambulatory settings in a region renowned for its lifestyle and access to beaches and national parks.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, provide high-quality rehabilitation care, engage in teaching, governance and research, and participate in after-hours and on-call

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM) or overseas equivalent.
• Eligibility for specialist registration in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist rehabilitation assessment and treatment.
• Lead and supervise an inpatient treating team.
• Support patient flow, admission and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, allied health and community services.
• Supervise Registrars and junior medical staff.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and research.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call services as required.

Skills

Rehabilitation Medicine

Education

FAFRM or overseas equivalent

Job description

Consultant Rehabilitation Physician

Tropical Queensland | Package up to $564,939

Applicants with equivalent overseas qualifications assessed as substantially comparable by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine will also be considered.

Build a rewarding specialist career in one of Queensland’s major regional referral hospitals while enjoying a relaxed tropical lifestyle, affordable living and easy access to beautiful beaches, islands and national parks. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant Rehabilitation Physician to join a well-established Geriatric and Rehabilitation Service delivering inpatient, ambulatory and outreach care from a modern, purpose-built rehabilitation unit.

Enjoy an Exceptional Regional Lifestyle

Live in a vibrant tropical regional centre offering the convenience of a major city without the congestion or high cost of metropolitan living.

The region provides:

• Affordable housing and a relaxed pace of life
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• A thriving café, dining and cultural scene
• Easy access to beaches, tropical islands and the Southern Great Barrier Reef
• National parks, walking trails, fishing and boating
• Regular air connections to major Queensland cities
• Shorter commutes and more time to enjoy life outside work

This location is ideal for doctors seeking meaningful clinical work, career development and a genuinely balanced lifestyle.

The Hospital

Join a large regional referral and teaching hospital providing comprehensive specialist services across:

• Rehabilitation and Geriatric Medicine
• Emergency and General Medicine
• Cardiology and Renal Medicine
• Intensive Care and Anaesthetics
• General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology and ENT
• Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Psychiatry, Palliative Care and Cancer Care

The Opportunity

You will provide high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services across inpatient and ambulatory settings, supporting patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist rehabilitation assessment and treatment
• Leading and supervising an inpatient treating team
• Supporting effective patient flow, admission and discharge planning
• Working collaboratively with nursing, allied health and community services
• Supervising Registrars, Principal House Officers and junior medical staff
• Participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and research
• Participating in after-hours and on-call services as required

Exceptional Remuneration and Benefits

A total remuneration package of up to $564,939 per annum is available, depending on experience and appointment level.

Additional benefits may include:

• 12.75% employer superannuation
• 3.6 weeks of professional development leave
• Professional development allowance of $22,145 per annum
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Attraction and retention incentives
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Relocation assistance
• Initial accommodation, subject to conditions
• Flexible working arrangements and excellent work-life balance

Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold:

• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM); or
• An overseas specialist qualification assessed as substantially comparable in Rehabilitation Medicine
• Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia