Consultant Geriatrician | Regional Hospital | South Australia

The Prospect

We are working closely with a well-established regional health service in South Australia to connect with a Consultant Geriatrician seeking a broad and impactful scope of practice. This role offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive geriatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary management of complex, ageing populations. You will be involved in acute geriatrics, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, while contributing to service development and models of care that support ageing in place. The position will suit a physician who values clinical autonomy, continuity of care, and the ability to influence service delivery within a regional environment.

The Hospital & Service

This is a key regional hospital servicing a large catchment across South Australia, providing essential specialist services to a diverse and ageing population.

- Established regional hospital with a broad general medicine and aged care service
- Significant catchment with strong community and outreach interface
- Integrated multidisciplinary team including allied health, rehabilitation,



and community services
- Close collaboration with general practitioners and residential aged care facilities
- Growing demand for geriatric services supporting service expansion

Why Consider This Role

- High level of clinical autonomy and service influence
- Meaningful impact across an ageing regional population
- Broad scope across inpatient, community, and rehabilitation care
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Opportunity to develop and shape geriatric models of careSubstantially comparable pathway supported

The Location

Situated in a well-established regional centre, this location offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to coastal landscapes, wineries, and outdoor recreation. The region provides affordable living, strong community connections, and a slower pace without compromising essential services.

Requirements

- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Geriatric Medicine (or equivalent)
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- International Medical Graduates assessed as partially or substantially comparable

📌 Geriatrician Consultant (South Australia)
🏢 JPS Medical Recruitment
📍 South Australia