Rehabilitation Specialist — Advanced Patient Care Leader

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation to join the Medicine Department on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on specialist assessment, rehabilitation planning and leading multidisciplinary care to patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

The successful candidate will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia with specialist or eligible status in Rehabilitation, and hold fellowship or be eligible for fellowship via the RACP.

Qualifications

• Mandatory possession of a medicine degree from a registered tertiary institution.
• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia with Specialist registration in Rehabilitation or eligible for such registration with the Medical Board of Australia to practice in the specialist position.
• Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship via the substantial comparability pathway of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP).
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide clinical oversight of patients admitted to the rehabilitation service, including regular review and management of complex medical and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and review individualised rehabilitation and management plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, ward rounds and clinical meetings.
• Work collaboratively with allied health, nursing, medical and other clinical staff to facilitate coordinated patient care.
• Support timely and appropriate discharge planning, including liaison with community services, primary care providers and other health services.
• Provide appropriate medical management of patients with complex comorbidities and rehabilitation needs.
• Provide consultation and advice to other medical teams regarding patients requiring rehabilitation input.
• Contribute to outpatient rehabilitation clinical and follow up services as required.
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation, including timely completion of discharge summaries and correspondence.

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Job description

Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation to join the Medicine Department on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on specialist assessment, rehabilitation planning and leading multidisciplinary care to patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

The successful candidate will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia with specialist or eligible status in Rehabilitation, and hold fellowship or be eligible for fellowship via the RACP.