Rehabilitation Physician, MESH

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Barwon Health in Barwon Downs, Victoria, is seeking a Rehabilitation Physician to provide specialist rehabilitation services and lead outpatient teams. The role focuses on diagnosis, program development and collaborative care for patients with functional impairments.

You will join a dynamic rehabilitation department delivering inpatient, outpatient and home-based care, with nine physicians. Excellent conditions, salary packaging, and a supportive wellbeing program are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic medical degree with registration to practise in Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine with advanced training.
• Driver’s licence and ability to travel as required.
• Experience in Rehabilitation Medicine and working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis, management and treatment for functional impairments.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation programs tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide clinical leadership in rehabilitation program development and implementation.
• Foster teamwork, respect and patient-centred care.
• Communicate prognosis, goals and plans with patients and families.
• Participate in governance activities, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high ethical standards and professional behaviour.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in Rehabilitation Medicine

Driver’s licence

Education

Basic medical degree

Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Registrable as medical practitioner with AHPRA

Job description

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Lifestyle! A stones throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road
• Temporary part time opportunity (14 hours per fortnight) parental leave relief

About the Role

As the Rehabilitation Physician you'll provide specialist rehabilitation medicine services including strong clinical leadership to outpatient rehabilitation teams. If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you!

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis, management and treatment for patients with functional impairments arising from injury, illness or chronic conditions
• Develop individualised rehabilitation programs tailored to patient needs
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide clinical leadership in the development and implementation of rehabilitation programs
• Foster a culture of teamwork, respect and patient-centred care
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding prognosis, treatment goals and rehabilitation plans
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audits, incident reviews and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of ethical practice and professional behaviour

What we’re looking for

• Basic medical degree, registrable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine with accredited advanced training in rehabilitation medicine.
• Driver’s licence.
• Experience in Rehabilitation Medicine

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the Rehabilitation Department

The Rehabilitation department at Barwon Health is a dynamic and comprehensive service, delivering sub-specialty programs within inpatient, outpatient and home based settings. This includes neurorehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputee and reconditioning rehabilitation.

The department employs nine Rehabilitation Physicians who work collegially across sub-specialty areas in expert multi-disciplinary teams.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)