Join a well-established rehabilitation service and help shape high-quality, patient-centred care on the Mid North Coast.

Port Macquarie Private Hospital is seeking a Rehabilitation Physician to join our medical team and work collaboratively with incumbent Visiting Medical Officer, Dr Arun Maram, to support patient care, clinical decision-making and admissions across our rehabilitation service.

Port Macquarie Private Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care and has provided healthcare to the local community for more than 40 years. Following recent redevelopment, the hospital has 69 patient beds and delivers a broad range of acute medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. The hospital includes seven operating theatres, a Close Observation Unit, medical and surgical inpatient accommodation, and established rehabilitation services supported by experienced clinical teams. Located in the heart of Port Macquarie on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, the hospital offers an enviable regional lifestyle, strong community connections and access to excellent schools. The region is also home to local campuses of Charles Sturt University and the University of New South Wales, with convenient transport links and a wide range of local amenities.

Our modern rehabilitation service comprises of a 28-bed inpatient unit and day rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitation programs support a broad patient cohort, including orthopaedic, neurological, reconditioning, cardiac and multi-trauma presentations. Patients receive individualised, goal-focused care through coordinated medical, nursing and allied health input, with access to dedicated therapy spaces, an onsite gym and hydrotherapy facilities. The service is supported by an experienced Nurse Unit Manager and Allied Health Manager, leading a dedicated nursing and multidisciplinary allied health team. Career Medical Officers provide seven-day clinical support, complemented by access to credentialled Visiting Medical Officers across a range of specialties, including rheumatology, geriatrics,



neurology and orthopaedics. This collaborative model creates a professionally supportive setting for high-quality rehabilitation care.

- Collaborate with the incumbent Rehabilitation Physician to provide coordinated medical leadership and continuity of care.
- Assess and manage inpatient and day rehabilitation patients across varied clinical presentations.
- Support timely, clinically appropriate admissions, transfers and discharge planning.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and contribute to individualised rehabilitation goals.
- Build effective relationships with referring specialists, general practitioners, acute hospitals and community providers.
- Contribute to clinical governance, service development and ongoing quality improvement.

About You

- Specialist registration in Rehabilitation Medicine with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
- A demonstrated commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred rehabilitation care.
- Highly developed communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across medical, nursing and allied health teams.
- Eligibility for credentialing and appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer at Port Macquarie Private Hospital.
- A willingness to relocate to the Port Macquarie region and contribute to the continued growth and development of the hospital's rehabilitation service.

Why Join Us?

- Established 28-bed rehabilitation unit with a thriving day program offering.
- Collaborative model with an incumbent Visiting Medical Officer.
- Experienced operational and clinical leadership.
- Dedicated multidisciplinary nursing and allied health teams.
- Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of rehabilitation services. within a growing 69- bed private hospital.
- Potential consultation room availability.
- Net Promoter Score of 83.
- Attractive coastal location with an excellent regional lifestyle.

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📌 Rehabilitation Physician – Visiting Medical Officer (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Ramsay Health
📍 Port Macquarie