Advanced Trainee - Rehabilitation

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: JMO Trainee
Remuneration: 89095 - 120489
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ479156An exciting opportunity exists to join the Rehabilitation Department at Bulli Hospital.
Where you'll be workingThe Bulli Aged Care Centre of Excellence opened in August 2020 and is an innovative collaboration between ISLHD and the Illawarra Retirement Trust. The new $50.4 million Centre of Excellence has been specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the local population. The project included the construction of a new facility opposite the existing Bulli Hospital, to transform the site into a centre of excellence focused on geriatric medicine. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in .Bulli Hospital works closely with the Aged Care Specialist team at Wollongong Hospital to ensure a safe and timely transfer of patients who have completed an acute episode of care and require additional assessment, Sub-Acute medical management and planning for ongoing care needs. Bulli Hospital also provides outpatient Geriatric Services via the Geriatric Outpatient Therapy unit. This service is supported by a Geriatrician, Advanced Trainee in Aged Care, specialist nursing staff and Allied Health. The outpatient unit houses a therapy area and assessment area for patient appointments.What you'll be doingThe Advanced Trainee in Rehabilitation Medicine will provide a consultative rehabilitation service to inpatients and outpatients within the facilities of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, in conjunction with the supervising Specialists. The Advanced Trainee will assist in the development and implementation of a goal-oriented Rehabilitation plan and the coordination of Rehabilitation treatment at facilities within the Rehabilitation Networks as well as referral to other facilities as required.The Advanced Trainee will gain experience in general principles of Rehabilitation Medicine and perform comprehensive Rehabilitation Assessment and care of patients referred to the Department of Rehabilitation. This position supports pre-requisites for future training positions with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).Work at Bulli, Coledale, David Berry, Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals may be required.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• At least 3 years postgraduate medical experience
• Demonstrated experience and interest in Rehabilitation Medicine
• Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
• Demonstrated teamwork within a multi-disciplinary team, time management and problem solving skills in a complex clinical environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Preparedness and ability to work independently in a supervised environment
• Demonstrated interest and willingness to teach Junior Medical Staff and undertake research

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