Rehabilitation Physician, MESH

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Physician to provide specialist rehabilitation services and lead outpatient rehabilitation teams in Geelong, Victoria. You will contribute to clinical governance, develop individualised programs and drive integrated, patient-centred care across multidisciplinary teams.

This temporary part-time role (14 hours per fortnight) offers collaboration across inpatient, outpatient and home-based settings, with opportunities to lead and shape rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Basic medical degree registrable with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine with advanced training in rehabilitation medicine.
• Driver’s licence and experience in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis, management and treatment for patients with functional impairments.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation programs tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide clinical leadership in development and implementation of rehabilitation programs.
• Foster teamwork, respect and patient-centred care.
• Communicate prognosis and rehabilitation plans to patients and families.
• Participate in governance activities, including audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

Quality governance

Education

Medical degree

Fellowship in Rehabilitation Medicine

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

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

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

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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