Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar

Rehabilitation Registrar

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Full-Time or Job Share
• Salary: Classification range HM25 to HM30

About the role

Western Health Rehabilitation Medicine Unit has an inpatient rehabilitation and a rehabilitation at home program.  A 30 bed rehabilitation specific ward located at the Sunshine Hospital, specializes in neurological, acquired brain injury, spinal, orthopaedic, amputee and reconditioning rehabilitation streams.  A rehab at home program consisting of 15 virtual beds, provides ‘rehabilitation in the home’ for suitable patients who have appropriate rehabilitation goals and do not require hospital level nursing and medical care. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Medical Officers interested in pursuing further training as a Registrar in Rehabilitation Medicine. We are offering 2 accredited registrar positions at Western Health commencing early February 2026.  The registrars will be actively supported by 6 rehabilitation medicine physicians in the department of rehabilitation medicine. 

Positions are each for a 12 month placement looking after inpatients on the rehabilitation ward at Sunshine hospital or patients admitted to the rehab at home program.  Other registrar responsibilities include rehabilitation consults on the acute wards, provide pre-amputation counselling as part of the diabetic foot service, attending case conference/multidisciplinary team meetings and outpatient clinics, supervision of rotating JMS and medical student teaching.  Western Health is committed to research and innovation in health care and would actively support each trainee in their areas of interest to achieve their career goals.

Western Health will consider Full-Time or Job Share applications for this role along with 6 or 12 month contract options for the right applicants.

Key responsibilities:

• The Rehab at Home registrar will have responsibility for up to 15 patients on the Rehab at Home program
• Perform rehabilitation consults on the acute wards, provide pre-amputation counselling as part of the diabetic foot service, attend stroke/neurology MDT meetings and a rehabilitation medicine and spasticity management outpatient clinic
• Accurately reflect the patient’s requirements, outcomes or events within prescribed Western Health documentation, ensuring all legal requirements are met in regards to legibility of content and identity of reporter in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures
• Participate in the development of discharge plans that reflects the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrates understanding of the role of community providers. Assume responsibility for communication with community providers

About you:

To be Successful in this Role, you:

• Must be registered with AHPRA    
• Must hold an appropriate employment visa if not an Australian Citizen or Resident
• Must be eligible for an advanced training position in rehabilitation medicine, or a provisional advanced training position with RACP

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about providing clinical leadership and management of patients and undertake clinical duties for the Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 20 June 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jason Chen (Clinical Lead of Rehabilitation Medicine - Jason.Chen@wh.org.au)

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.