The Geriatric & Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant is responsible for delivering high quality clinical practice within a rapidly expanding department, presenting an exciting opportunity to provide geriatric medicine across the continuum of care. This includes acute, sub-acute care, consultative (hospital and community), rehabilitative and ambulatory (both metropolitan and rural) services. The Consultant will also contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and quality assurance activities of the department.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Onsite Gym and Day Care facilities available to staff at TQEH and RAH.  
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites. 

Essential qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Specialist in Geriatric Medicine with the Medical Board of South Australia. 
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with advanced training in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent.

Apply

Apply via: sahealth.sa.gov.au and search for Job Ref: 850001

Enquiries: Dr Chloe Furst Chloe.Furst@sa.gov.au

Application Information:

• 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 and compliant Immunisation screening.