About us
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed regional referral hospital delivering a comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services to Central Queensland.
Our Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services (GARS) operates from a purpose-built 16-bed facility, providing inpatient, ambulatory and outreach care through a multidisciplinary team approach. The Rehabilitation Physician works collaboratively with clinical leaders, including the Nurse Unit Manager and Program Coordinator, to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and geriatric care.
About the role
* Provide expert opinion on patients with medical issues in Emergency Department when required and participate actively in-patient flow and bed capacity management.
* Provide clinical supervision for Registrars/Principal House Officers, junior and senior house officers.
* Provide quality leadership based on evidence-based practices and by demonstrating and enabling adequate communication to all stakeholders along the patient's continuum of care.
* Provide high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including the capacity to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict.
* Provide education on their specialist area through training seminars and tutorials to clinical staff.
About you
* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia is mandatory.
* 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 Continuing Medical Education (CME) program with the appropriate bodies.
* To be appointed permanently, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or have a visa permitting you to work permanently in Australia.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $550,085 p.a. is comprised of:
* A salary rate between $216,643 - $251,642 p.a. (L18 – L24)
* A salary rate between $259,072 - $274,678 p.a. (L25 – L27)
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
* Overtime and on call allowances
* Accommodation provided (Conditions apply)
* Relocation assistance (Conditions apply)
* Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
* Generous Salary Sacrificing
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
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.
Applications close
Applications close: Monday, 29 June 2026
Further information
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