Consultant Physician – Geriatrics & Rehabilitation
South East Regional Hospital | Bega, NSW | Coastal Lifestyle
The Opportunity
Sante Recruitment is partnering with Southern NSW Local Health District to appoint a Consultant Physician with an interest in Geriatric and/or Rehabilitation Medicine at South East Regional Hospital.
This is a unique leadership opportunity within a purpose-built Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit (SARU), offering the chance to shape and lead a growing service while maintaining a broad scope across general and consultative medicine.
You will play a key role in delivering specialist geriatric and rehabilitation care, contributing to multidisciplinary care models, and supporting the development of high-quality regional health services.
The Hospital
Opened in 2016, South East Regional Hospital is a modern, well-equipped regional referral facility offering:
* Emergency Department
* Medical and surgical inpatient services
* Level 3 maternity and paediatric units
* Intensive Care Unit with 24-hour consultant and registrar cover
* Three operating theatres (including day surgery)
* Inpatient mental health unit
* Sub-acute rehabilitation unit (20 beds)
* Renal dialysis and outpatient cancer services
* State-of-the-art simulation and training centre
The hospital is part of a broader network covering the South Coast and surrounding regions, delivering care across a diverse and growing population.
Your Role
Reporting to the Director of Medical Services, you will:
* Provide **specialist geriatric and rehabilitation services**
* Take a **lead role in the 20-bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit (SARU)**
* Contribute to the **general medicine on-call roster**
* Provide **ortho-geriatric support** to a busy orthopaedic service
* Deliver **consultative geriatric care across the hospital**
* Participate in **teaching, supervision, and mentoring** of trainees
* Contribute to **research and service development initiatives**
You will work within a collaborative physician group and an established multidisciplinary team.
Teaching & Training
The hospital is accredited with multiple colleges including:
* **Royal Australasian College of Physicians**
* **Royal Australasian College of Surgeons**
* **Australasian College for Emergency Medicine**
* **Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists**
* **Royal Australian College of General Practitioners**
* **Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine**
You will be actively involved in education and supervision of Basic Physician Trainees, medical students, and junior doctors, supported by rotations from Canberra Hospital.
Why This Role
* Leadership opportunity within a **purpose-built rehabilitation unit**
* Broad scope across **geriatrics, rehab, and general medicine**
* Strong **teaching and academic environment**
* Modern hospital with **excellent facilities and support services**
* Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
* Meaningful impact within a **regional community setting**
Location – Bega & South Coast Lifestyle
Located in Bega, this region offers an exceptional lifestyle:
* Just **20 minutes to the coast** and pristine beaches
* Close to **Merimbula** with regional airport access
* Approx. **3 hours to Canberra** and within reach of **Sydney**
* Proximity to the **Snowy Mountains**
* Affordable housing and relaxed coastal lifestyle
* Excellent schooling and family-friendly community
Requirements
* Fellowship of the **Royal Australasian College of Physicians** (or equivalent)
* Interest and/or formal training in **Geriatric Medicine and/or Rehabilitation Medicine**
* Eligible for, or holding, **Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency** Specialist Registration
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, contact Sante Recruitment.
info@sante-recruitment.com
www.sante-recruitment.com
+61 (0) 42 688 7086 |
