Job Description
Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals – Mid North Coast NSW
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February **** – February ****
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6-Month Placement Option: February **** – August ****
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AFRM Accredited Training Position | Potential for Ongoing Employment
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Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
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Sante Recruitment is pleased to present an Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar to join the rehabilitation services of Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals, located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of Current South Wales.
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This is an AFRM-recognised rehabilitation training position, offering the opportunity to develop advanced skills across a broad and diverse rehabilitation caseload while working alongside experienced Rehabilitation Physicians, a Geriatrician and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
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There is flexibility around the duration of the appointment, with a 6-month placement from February to August **** available, as well as the option for a 12-month appointment through to February ****.
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There may also be an prospect for permanent employment and continued training following successful completion of the placement.
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The Opportunity
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Rehabilitation medicine is a major focus of the hospitals and is delivered through dedicated inpatient and outpatient services across Forster and Mayo Private Hospitals.
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Geriatric rehabilitation
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Orthopaedic rehabilitation
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Neurological rehabilitation
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Multi-trauma rehabilitation
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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Cancer rehabilitation
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Cardiac rehabilitation
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Pulmonary rehabilitation
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Amputee rehabilitation
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Reconditioning and complex rehabilitation
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The service currently has two Rehabilitation Physicians and one Geriatrician, supported by experienced nursing, allied health and medical teams.
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There are up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised rehabilitation registrar hours available across the two hospitals.
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A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Training Setting
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You will work within an experienced multidisciplinary environment incorporating:
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Dedicated inpatient rehabilitation units
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Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services
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Modern purpose-built rehabilitation gymnasium
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Hydrotherapy pool
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Therapy garden
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Experienced allied health professionals
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Resident medical cover at both sites
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Regular multidisciplinary case conferences
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Family conferences and acute-care liaison
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Opportunities for clinical education and teaching
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The role provides excellent exposure to the multidisciplinary nature of rehabilitation medicine and the management of patients transitioning from acute hospital care through to rehabilitation and community-based recovery.
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Your Responsibilities The Successful Candidate Will Participate In
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Assessment and ongoing management of rehabilitation patients
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Multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
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Family meetings and communication with carers
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Liaison with acute hospital teams and other treating specialists
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Development and implementation of rehabilitation management plans
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Clinical handover and discharge planning
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Medical education and supervision
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Teaching medical students and allied health professionals
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Contribution to clinical governance and quality improvement
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Participation in the medical on-call roster
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The role offers the opportunity to build both clinical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive rehabilitation environment.
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Essential Criteria Applicants Must Have
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Current AHPRA registration
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Enrolment or eligibility to enrol as an AFRM Trainee
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Site‐specific provider number eligibility
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Experience participating in consultations, case conferences and family conferences
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Experience liaising with acute hospital teams
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Demonstrated commitment to clinical education and teaching of medical undergraduates and allied health professionals
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Sound computer literacy, including desktop applications and patient management systems
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Strong leadership and collaborative interpersonal skills
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Well‐developed verbal and written communication skills
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Desirable
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Previous experience in rehabilitation medicine
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Ability to participate in approximately one night of on-call per week and one weekend per month as a CMO
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Remuneration & Benefits
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Base salary dependent on seniority and experience
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Scope for additional income
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Up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised rehabilitation registrar hours
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AFRM-accredited training environment
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Professional development opportunities across Healthe Care
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Supportive multidisciplinary team
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Potential for ongoing employment and continued training following the initial placement
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Live & Work on the NSW Mid North Coast
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This is an opportunity to combine meaningful specialist training with an outstanding coastal lifestyle.
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Forster, Tuncurry and Taree are surrounded by some of the Mid North Coast's most beautiful natural attractions, including:
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Uncrowded beaches
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Wallis Lake
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Manning River
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National parks and nature reserves
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Coastal walking and outdoor activities
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Relaxed regional communities
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The hospitals are approximately ***** minutes apart, providing access to two established rehabilitation facilities while allowing you to enjoy a coastal or country lifestyle. For doctors looking for a genuine change from metropolitan medicine, this is an opportunity to advance your rehabilitation career while living in one of the most scenic regions of NSW.
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Why Apply?
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AFRM-accredited rehabilitation training opportunity
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Up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised registrar position
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Broad rehabilitation case mix
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Experienced Rehabilitation Physicians and Geriatrician
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Strong multidisciplinary team environment
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Modern rehabilitation facilities
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Excellent exposure to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
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Professional development opportunities across Healthe Care
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6-month or 12-month placement options
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Potential for permanent employment and continued training
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Exceptional Mid North Coast coastal lifestyle
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📌 Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales