2027 Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar
- Limited Term Full Time | 4 positions available
- Complex and Continuing Care Program | Care@home Program
- Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service
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 and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
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 four Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar training positions, all accredited with the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP).
Three positions are located at Peter James Centre in Burwood East, which provides neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
One position for Rehab@home is located at Peter James Centre, which provides rehabilitation at home.
There are a number of ambulatory rehabilitation clinics at each site, including rehabilitation medicine clinic, focal spasticity clinic, amputee clinic, chronic-pain clinic, Early stroke Discharge service and consult service at Box Hill Hospital.
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.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current General Registration with AHPRA
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please
Contact Person: Melissa Burke
Contact Number: 9895 3469
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: 12/06/2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.
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