Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar

Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals – Mid North Coast NSW

February 2027 – February 2028

6-Month Placement Option: February 2027 – August 2027

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 excellent opportunity for 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 chance 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 2027 available, as well as the option for a 12-month appointment through to February 2028.

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

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

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 & Benefits The remuneration package includes:

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.

Uncrowded beaches

Wallis Lake
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📌 Accredited Rehabilitation Registrar (Sydney)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Sydney