About us:

Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services (GARS) provides interdisciplinary inpatient, ambulatory and outreach services from a purpose built 16 bed facility located in Rockhampton. The Rehabilitation Physician will work closely with multidisciplinary leaders including the Nurse Unit Manager and the Program Coordinator.

About the role:

Provide high quality clinical services to older people with medical and rehabilitation needs, and to promote and provide leadership in the delivery of holistic health care for older people across Central Queensland.

This position will work closely with the Director of Nursing, Aged Care Clinical and Rehabilitation Services, the Nurse Unit Manager, and the Program Coordinator within Rehabilitation Services. This position reports to the Director, Medical Services – Rockhampton Business Unit.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM) and eligible for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• High level of clinical knowledge, proficiency and skills in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Well-developed ability to direct the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $514,421 (L27) is comprised of:

• A salary between $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. (L18 – L24, L25 – L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• Eligibility for Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme 1 and 2
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C551851.

Applications close: Thursday, 25 April 2024