Rehabilitation Physician, MESH

Key responsibilities 

• Provide expert diagnosis, management and treatment for patients with functional impairments arising from injury, illness or chronic conditions
• Develop individualised rehabilitation programs tailored to patient needs
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide clinical leadership in the development and implementation of rehabilitation programs
• Foster a culture of teamwork, respect and patient-centred care
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding prognosis, treatment goals and rehabilitation plans
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audits, incident reviews and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of ethical practice and professional behaviour

What we’re looking for 

• Basic medical degree, registrable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine with accredited advanced training in rehabilitation medicine.
• Driver’s licence.
• Experience in Rehabilitation Medicine

Position Description  

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

About the Rehabilitation Department

The Rehabilitation department at Barwon Health is a dynamic and comprehensive service, delivering sub-specialty programs within inpatient, outpatient and home based settings.  This includes neurorehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputee and reconditioning rehabilitation. 

The department employs nine Rehabilitation Physicians who work collegially across sub-specialty areas in expert multi-disciplinary teams.  

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.