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• NALHN, SALHN, CALHN  Advanced Trainee Rehabilitation Medicine - Multiple positions
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $105,751 - $171,579 p.a. – MDP2 (pro rata)
• Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time positions from 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027 

South Australia has some of the best beaches, world famous wine regions, the Fringe Festival, the fantastic Adelaide Oval and enviable award-winning food and dining experiences. Adelaide consistently ranked in the world’s 10 most liveable cities throughout the 2010’s and in 2021 Adelaide was ranked the third most liveable city in the world. Adelaide has more affordable accommodation and less traffic congestion with easy access to all facilities from the beach to the Adelaide Hills and scenic regional areas. With a population of over 1,300,000, Adelaide has all of the advantages of bigger cities without the dense population and expense.

As a Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar, you will contribute to the provision of rehabilitation and medical care to patients undergoing rehabilitation both in inpatient and ambulatory settings for a variety of conditions. You will assess the patients, analyse all clinical diagnostic data, administer relevant medical care and develop rehabilitation plans for your clients. You will provide detailed written reports and maintain up to date information in the clinical files as a record of intervention

In collaboration with patients, their significant others and an interdisciplinary team of allied health professionals, you will identify rehabilitation goals for the patients and work alongside others to achieve the identified goals. You will also provide detailed reports on patients when requested by external sources subject to appropriate authority. You will provide effective medical information to the interdisciplinary team members, patients and their significant others. 

SA Health is committed to leading the way in providing best practice and evidence based rehabilitation to all South Australians. Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) mission is to train, accredit and support medical practitioners in the management of functional loss, activity limitation and/or participation restriction arising out of illness and injury. South Australian branch of AFRM is committed to train medical, nursing and allied health professionals to work collaboratively with patients, and their families to implement rehabilitation programs using an integrated team approach. 

To be eligible for this position you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, hold general medical registration or be registrable with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for general medical registration and have completed two full years postgraduate supervised training in general medical and surgical areas.

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12 month allocation will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.

The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

Entry requirements to Rehabilitation Medicine training program with AFRM include holding general medical registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have completed two full years postgraduate supervised training in general medical and surgical areas.

As a rehabilitation medicine registrar you will develop skills in resolving complex clinical problems, and working effectively as a part of a team and excellent leadership and communication skills.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 907527

 907527 NALHN Rehabilitation MDP2 Role Description .pdf

 907527 SALHN Advanced Trainee - Rehabilitation Medicine - Role Description (14.02.2024) (1).pdf 

907527 CALHN Rehabilitation Advanced Trainee Role Description MDP2G.pdf