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 ****, South East Regional Hospital is a contemporary, 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 New 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. (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales