Rehabilitation Medicine Registrars - 2023

• Eastern Health - Continuing Care Program

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services  to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Applications from registered Medical Practitioners with an interest in Rehabilitation Medicine are welcomed to join our dynamic team.

At Eastern Health we have three Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar training positions, all accredited with the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP).

One position is located at Peter James Centre, in Burwood East.  Two positions are located in the rehabilitation unit at Angliss hospital in Ferntree Gully which provides neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 

There are a number of ambulatory rehabilitation clinics at each site, including rehabilitation medicine clinic, focal spasticity clinic, amputee clinic, chronic-pain clinic.

Registrar duties include clinical management of rehabilitation inpatients, assessment and review of patients attending outpatient programs, supervision of Junior Medical staff, participation in the in-service training program for the rehabilitation teams, participation in undergraduate medical student teaching and involvement in research and quality programs being undertaken by the rehabilitation services.

Eastern Health is committed to providing a comprehensive training experience for its Rehabilitation Medicine trainees.  Registrars are expected to attend the weekly statewide rehabilitation training program.  Local education will be structured according to the requirements of the individual registrars.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**