Job Description

Consultant Physician – Geriatrics & Rehabilitation

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South East Regional Hospital | Bega, NSW | Coastal Lifestyle

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The Opportunity

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Sante Recruitment is partnering with Southern NSW Local Health District to appoint a Consultant Physician with an interest in Geriatric and/or Rehabilitation Medicine at South East Regional Hospital.

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This is a unique leadership opportunity within a purpose-built Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit (SARU), offering the chance to shape and lead a growing service while maintaining a broad scope across general and consultative medicine.

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You will play a key role in delivering specialist geriatric and rehabilitation care, contributing to multidisciplinary care models, and supporting the development of high-quality regional health services.

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The Hospital

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Opened in 2016, South East Regional Hospital is a modern, well-equipped regional referral facility offering:

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- Emergency Department
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- Medical and surgical inpatient services
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- Level 3 maternity and paediatric units
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- Intensive Care Unit with 24-hour consultant and registrar cover
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- Three operating theatres (including day surgery)
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- Inpatient mental health unit
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- Sub-acute rehabilitation unit (20 beds)
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- Renal dialysis and outpatient cancer services
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- State-of-the-art simulation and training centre
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The hospital is part of a broader network covering the South Coast and surrounding regions, delivering care across a diverse and growing population.

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Your Role

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Reporting To The Director Of Medical Services, You Will

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- Provide specialist geriatric and rehabilitation services
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- Take a lead role in the 20-bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit (SARU)
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- Contribute to the general medicine on-call roster
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- Provide ortho-geriatric support to a busy orthopaedic service
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- Deliver consultative geriatric care across the hospital
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- Participate in teaching,



supervision, and mentoring of trainees
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- Contribute to research and service development initiatives
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You will work within a collaborative physician group and an established multidisciplinary team.

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Teaching & Training

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The Hospital Is Accredited With Multiple Colleges Including

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- Royal Australasian College of Physicians
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- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
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- Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
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- Royal Australian and Recent Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
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You will be actively involved in education and supervision of Basic Physician Trainees, medical students, and junior doctors, supported by rotations from Canberra Hospital.

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Why This Role

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- Leadership opportunity within a purpose-built rehabilitation unit
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- Broad scope across geriatrics, rehab, and general medicine
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- Strong teaching and academic environment
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- Modern hospital with excellent facilities and support services
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- Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
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- Meaningful impact within a regional community setting
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Location – Bega & South Coast Lifestyle

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Located In Bega, This Region Offers An Exceptional Lifestyle

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- Just 20 minutes to the coast and pristine beaches
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- Close to Merimbula with regional airport access
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- Approx. 3 hours to Canberra and within reach of Sydney
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- Proximity to the Snowy Mountains
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- Affordable housing and relaxed coastal lifestyle
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- Excellent schooling and family-friendly community
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Requirements

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- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or equivalent)
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- Interest and/or formal training in Geriatric Medicine and/or Rehabilitation Medicine
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- Eligible for, or holding, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Specialist Registration
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📌 Staff Specialist - Geriatrician / Rehabilitation Physician Specialist. (Bega)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Bega