Specialist Medical Practitioner - Medrecruit

MedRecruit Limited; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration up to 564,939 p.a.

12.75% superannuation

PD allowance 22,145 p.a.

Vehicle & allowances

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging & benefits

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is seeking a Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine for Rockhampton, QLD. This permanent role offers a generous salary and benefits, with a focus on geriatric and rehabilitation services across various settings.

You will lead specialist care for older patients with complex needs, contribute to education, and drive service improvement within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership experience in rehabilitation medicine.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise trainees.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist rehabilitation medicine across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Lead complex care, patient flow and discharge planning.
• Supervise Registrars, PHOs and junior medical staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community teams.
• Contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

MBBS and FAFRM

Job description

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist – Rehabilitation Medicine

Location: Rockhampton, Queensland

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary: $223,136–$282,912 p.a. + super, allowances and benefits

Start Date: Negotiable

About the Role

Join a specialist Geriatric and Rehabilitation Service based in a purpose-built 16-bed facility, delivering rehabilitation and geriatric care across inpatient, ambulatory and outreach settings. Lead specialist care for older people with complex needs while contributing to clinical leadership, education and service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist rehabilitation medicine across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Lead complex clinical care, patient flow and discharge planning.
• Supervise Registrars, PHOs and junior medical staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community teams.
• Contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement.

Essential Criteria

• MBBS and FAFRM, with specialist registration or eligibility.
• Experience managing complex rehabilitation needs.
• Strong clinical leadership, judgement and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• International candidates can be considered.

What’s On Offer

• Total remuneration up to $564,939 p.a.
• 12.75% employer super and 17.5% leave loading.
• $22,145 p.a. PD allowance + 3.6 weeks PD leave.
• Vehicle, overtime, on-call and attraction/retention allowances.
• Accommodation and relocation assistance considered.
• Salary packaging, parental leave, EAP and other benefits.

Why Rockhampton?

Enjoy an affordable regional lifestyle, strong community amenities and easy access to the Capricorn Coast and outdoor recreation, while developing your specialist career in Central Queensland.