Consultant Rehabilitation Physician

Join South West Healthcare (SWH), the leading acute referral site for the South West Region and the largest employer in the area. We are seeking a positive and team-oriented Consultant Rehabilitation Physician to provide high-quality care to our patients and regional community. This full time, ongoing role at our Warrnambool campus offers the chance to work across inpatient services, the Specialist Falls and Balance clinic, and the RITH program, with opportunities to develop outpatient clinics. If you hold a postgraduate qualification in Rehabilitation Medicine and are eager to contribute to service development, research, and education we would love to hear from you!
Job Details
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Department: South West Healthcare
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Medical and Nursing
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1840557
Closing Date: 28-Feb-2025
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: MEDICAL - Rehab Physician - Position Description.pdf (PDF, 152KB)


Contact: Dr Rashid Mahmood (Head of Department)
(03) 5563 1666 or email rmahmood@swh.net.au

Position Details

South West Healthcare (SWH) is the major acute referral site for the South West Region, has a Deakin Clinical School onsite and is the largest employer in the region. We can offer an outstanding career opportunity as a Consultant Rehabilitation Physician.

About the role

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated Consultant Rehabilitation Physician who is able to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical service to the benefit of South West Healthcare patients and our regional community.

Working within our existing inpatient services, Specialist Falls and Balance clinic and RITH program, there is also an opportunity for the successful applicant to develop further Rehabilitation outpatient clinics.

Position overview

  • Full Time (76 hours per fortnight), On-going position
  • Warrnambool Campus
  • Salary dependent on skills and experience relevant to position

What you bring

You will have a recognised post graduate qualification in Rehabilitation Medicine and hold a current Registration Certificate as required by the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia. The ability and drive to contribute to the service development is an important component of the role. A commitment or interest in research and education would be desirable.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

  • Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical supervision
  • A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
  • Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume, together with the names of 2 referees by Friday 28 February 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Rashid Mahmood (Head of Department Geriatric and Rehabilitation Medicine), on {03) 5563 1666 or email rmahmood@swh.net.au

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the AMA Victoria Victorian Public Health Sector Medical Specialists Agreement 2022 - 2026, with the appropriate classification commensurate with experience.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

  • Police Record Check
  • Employee Working with Children's Check
  • Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au


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