Rehabilitation Physician | Port Macquarie

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Macquarie Private Hospital's Rehabilitation team is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer to join as one of two VMOs admitting patients with support from the CMO and MDT. The successful candidate will hold specialist registration in Rehabilitation Medicine and Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, with a commitment to safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Eligibility for credentialing, willingness to relocate to the Port Macquarie region, and contribution to

Qualifications

• Specialist registration in Rehabilitation Medicine with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of AF RM or equivalent qualification.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based and patient-centred rehabilitation care.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to rehabilitation or consult on admissions within the MDT structure.
• Collaborate with CMO and MDT to develop care plans.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Relocation willingness

Evidence-based care

Credentialing eligibility

Education

Specialist registration in Rehabilitation Medicine

Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Job description

Location

Description

Consider this once in a career opportunity to join Port Macquarie Private Hospital's Rehabilitation team. You'll be one of 2 VMO's admitting patients with supportive CMO and MDT structure.

The successful candidate will have:

• specialist registration in Rehabilitation Medicine with the Medical Board of Australia
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• a demonstrated commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred rehabilitation care
• highly developed communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across medical, nursing and allied health teams
• eligibility for credentialing and appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer at Port Macquarie Private Hospital
• a willingness to relocate to the Port Macquarie region and contribute to the continued growth and development of the hospital’s rehabilitation service

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