Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals – Mid North Coast NSW
February **** – February ****
6-Month Placement Option: February **** – August ****
AFRM Accredited Training Position | Potential for Ongoing Employment
Care is our passion.
People are our business.
Excellence is our standard.
Growth is our ambition.
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 New South Wales.
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.
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 ****.
There may also be an opportunity for permanent employment and continued training following successful completion of the placement.
The Opportunity
Rehabilitation medicine is a major focus of the hospitals and is delivered through dedicated inpatient and outpatient services across Forster and Mayo Private Hospitals.
Geriatric rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Multi-trauma rehabilitation
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Cancer rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Amputee rehabilitation
Reconditioning and complex rehabilitation
The service currently has two Rehabilitation Physicians and one Geriatrician, supported by experienced nursing, allied health and medical teams.
There are up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised rehabilitation registrar hours available across the two hospitals.
A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Training Environment
You will work within an experienced multidisciplinary environment incorporating:
Dedicated inpatient rehabilitation units
Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services




Modern purpose-built rehabilitation gymnasium
Hydrotherapy pool
Therapy garden
Experienced allied health professionals
Resident medical cover at both sites
Regular multidisciplinary case conferences
Family conferences and acute-care liaison
Opportunities for clinical education and teaching
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.
Your Responsibilities The Successful Candidate Will Participate In
Assessment and ongoing management of rehabilitation patients
Multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
Family meetings and communication with carers
Liaison with acute hospital teams and other treating specialists
Development and implementation of rehabilitation management plans
Clinical handover and discharge planning
Medical education and supervision
Teaching medical students and allied health professionals
Contribution to clinical governance and quality improvement
Participation in the medical on-call roster
The role offers the opportunity to build both clinical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive rehabilitation environment.
Essential Criteria Applicants Must Have
Current AHPRA registration
Enrolment or eligibility to enrol as an AFRM Trainee
Site‐specific provider number eligibility
Experience participating in consultations, case conferences and family conferences
Experience liaising with acute hospital teams
Demonstrated commitment to clinical education and teaching of medical undergraduates and allied health professionals
Sound computer literacy, including desktop applications and patient management systems




Strong leadership and collaborative interpersonal skills
Well‐developed verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Previous experience in rehabilitation medicine
Ability to participate in approximately one night of on-call per week and one weekend per month as a CMO
Remuneration & Advantages
Base salary dependent on seniority and experience
Scope for additional income
Up to 1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised rehabilitation registrar hours
AFRM-accredited training environment
Professional development opportunities across Healthe Care
Supportive multidisciplinary team
Potential for ongoing employment and continued training following the initial placement
Live & Work on the NSW Mid North Coast
This is an opportunity to combine meaningful specialist training with an outstanding coastal lifestyle.
Forster, Tuncurry and Taree are surrounded by some of the Mid North Coast's most beautiful natural attractions, including:
Uncrowded beaches
Wallis Lake
Manning River
National parks and nature reserves
Coastal walking and outdoor activities
Relaxed regional communities
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.
Why Apply?
AFRM-accredited rehabilitation training opportunity
Up to1.0 FTE AFRM/RACP-recognised registrar position
Broad rehabilitation case mix
Experienced Rehabilitation Physicians and Geriatrician
Strong multidisciplinary team environment
Modern rehabilitation facilities
Excellent exposure to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
Professional development opportunities across Healthe Care
6-month or 12-month placement options
Potential for permanent employment and continued training
Exceptional Mid North Coast coastal lifestyle
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📌 Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales