Date published: Oct 9, 2026, 15:59 PM
Location
Royal Rehab Private Petersham
Description
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate AFRM Trainee Registrar/CMO to join our team. The AFRM Trainee Registrar duties involve the shared management of patients on the 34-bed rehabilitation ward well supported by 2 Registrars and 4 Rehabilitation Physicians. The position is available from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- a case mix of Stroke, neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric, cardiac and cancer rehabilitation
- on call alternate Friday nights and there are some occasions where overtime is required on a Saturday to accommodate late admissions on Fridays (VMOs look after all ‘On Call’ requirements otherwise)
- participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all hospital activities
- communicating with the patient and their families about their rehabilitation and ongoing goals
Trainees have a good opportunity to undertake a research module during this term and there is an excellent teaching program.
Essential qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- a medical degree, and current registration with AHPRA
- postgraduate clinical experience to include at least 2 years
- demonstrated relevant clinical practice at a high standard relevant to the years of experience
- clinical experience in the management of orthopaedic, neurological and medical conditions
- demonstrated ability to independently utilise skills, judgment and expertise to provide a high standard of patient care to all persons admitted to the unit
- demonstrated ability to fulfil the full scope of clinical privileges advertised in the position
- demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with patients and their families, interdisciplinary team, internal and external stakeholders
- commitment to competent provision of patient-centric care and excellent customer service within a thriving team environment
- willingness to participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality activities to improve service delivery and patient care
- computer literacy and an ability to work in an expanding computerised environment
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