Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist - Rehabilitation Medicine

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

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.

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.

• Provide quality leadership based on evidenced-based practices and by demonstrating and enabling adequate communication to all stakeholders along the patient's continuum of care.
• Provide evidence based and best practice clinical services in the fields of Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Provide clinical care for inpatients and ambulatory patients. Duties may include after-hours and on-call.
• Provide expert opinion on patients with medical issues in Emergency Department when required and participate actively in-patient flow and bed capacity management.
• Supervision of an inpatient treating team when necessary.

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. Applicants with equivalent overseas qualifications assessed as substantially comparable by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine may also be considered.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• The appointee will be required to undergo a credentialing process and will be granted appropriate scope of clinical practice.
• High level of clinical knowledge, proficiency and skills in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Developed leadership skills and experience in contributing as a team member in a multidisciplinary approach to service provision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide medical care, including emergency care, in a multidisciplinary environment.

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $514,421 p.a. (L27); $470,749 p.a. (L24) p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $204,206 - $258,910 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

enefits 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 the QLD Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
• Fitness Passport

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.

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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4A539041.

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 February 2024.