Senior Geriatric Medicine Specialist – Acute & Rehab

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Physician with specialist qualifications in Geriatric Medicine to join the Geriatric Medicine Service. The role covers emergency geriatric care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics across the Waikato region.

You will perform comprehensive geriatric assessments, oversee rehabilitation, provide in-reach consultant support to medical and surgical teams, contribute to teaching and supervision of junior staff, and participate in

Qualifications

• Specialist Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine services as required.
• Inpatient consultative support across medical and surgical teams.
• Comprehensive geriatric assessments including frailty, cognition and capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine services.
• Undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments and care planning.
• Oversee rehabilitation services and contribute to recovery outcomes.
• Lead and teach junior medical staff and trainees.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Internal Medicine

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Education

Specialist qualifications in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Physician with specialist qualifications in Geriatric Medicine to join the Geriatric Medicine Service. The role covers emergency geriatric care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics across the Waikato region.

You will perform comprehensive geriatric assessments, oversee rehabilitation, provide in-reach consultant support to medical and surgical teams, contribute to teaching and supervision of junior staff, and participate in