Job Description
Staff Specialist – Rehabilitation MedicineTasmania | Major Teaching Hospital | Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation
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Join Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre, providing specialist rehabilitation care within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary workplace.
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Sante Recruitment is seeking a suitably qualified Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine to join the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at a major Tasmanian teaching hospital.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Rehabilitation Physician seeking a broad clinical role across inpatient and outpatient services, with the opportunity to contribute to teaching, research and ongoing service development.
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The Opportunity Rehabilitation Physicians work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, helping patients optimise their function, independence and quality of life following illness, injury or significant medical events.
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The Department provides a busy and varied clinical service across multiple hospital sites.
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The Role Will Provide Opportunities To
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Deliver specialist rehabilitation care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
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Assess and manage patients with a broad range of medical and rehabilitation needs.
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Work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech pathologists and other allied health professionals.
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Participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning and goal setting.
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Provide continuity of care through outpatient rehabilitation clinics.
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Develop and maintain specialist interests across a range of rehabilitation medicine areas.
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Contribute to clinical education, teaching and supervision.
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Participate in research and quality improvement activities.
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Contribute to the ongoing development of rehabilitation services.
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The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
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The Department encompasses a busy inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation service, providing specialist care across multiple hospital sites.
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The inpatient service manages patients with a wide range of conditions requiring specialist rehabilitation input, while the outpatient service provides opportunities for ongoing clinical relationships and continuity of care.
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The multidisciplinary structure provides an environment where Rehabilitation Physicians can work closely with experienced allied health and medical professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred rehabilitation.
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Major Teaching & Research Centre
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The hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and a major referral centre, providing complex tertiary and specialist services to patients from across the state.
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As a major clinical teaching and research centre, the hospital collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other academic and research institutions.
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The Organisation Places a Strong Emphasis On
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Clinical excellence.
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Education and training.
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Research and innovation.
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Multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Service improvement.
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Improved outcomes for patients, staff and the Tasmanian community.
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Your Skills & Experience
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Applicants should have:
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Specialist qualification in Rehabilitation Medicine.
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Specialist registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
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Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation medicine.
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The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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A strong commitment to patient-centred care and functional outcomes.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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An interest in teaching, research and service improvement.
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Eligible SIMGs and internationally trained Rehabilitation Physicians are encouraged to enquire regarding their AHPRA and specialist recognition pathway.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Join Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre.
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Specialist role within an established Rehabilitation Medicine Department.
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Broad inpatient and outpatient clinical exposure.
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Work across multiple hospital sites.
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Strong multidisciplinary team environment.
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Opportunities for continuity of care through outpatient clinics.
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Access to teaching, research and professional development.
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Opportunity to contribute to service innovation and improvement.
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Excellent opportunity to establish or further develop your career in Tasmania.
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