Registrar - - Rehabilitation Medicine (Accredited Training) 2027

Accredited AFRM Training Opportunity in a Leading Regional Health Service An excellent opportunity is available for a Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar to join one of Victoria's leading regional health services for a 12-month accredited training position commencing in 2027.

Accredited by the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM), this position provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation experience, structured education, strong consultant supervision and exposure to a broad spectrum of rehabilitation medicine within a modern multidisciplinary service.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Fixed-Term appointment (12 months)
• 86 hours per fortnight, including protected training time
• Accredited AFRM training position
• Salary in accordance with the Victorian Medical Specialists Award
• Comprehensive consultant supervision and mentoring
• Structured teaching aligned with the AFRM curriculum
• Excellent multidisciplinary learning environment
• Outstanding regional lifestyle

Training Programme Successful applicants will complete two six-month rotations:

Neurological Rehabilitation Manage patients with:

• Stroke
• Spinal cord injury
• Acquired brain injury
• Multiple sclerosis
• Other demyelinating neurological disorders

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Gain experience managing:

• Amputee rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Transplant rehabilitation patients

Clinical Experience

Registrars will benefit from broad clinical exposure, including:

• Inpatient rehabilitation medicine
• Specialist outpatient rehabilitation clinics
• Spasticity Management Clinic
• Functional rehabilitation assessments
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning
• Limited after-hours subacute ward cover

The role also provides valuable opportunities to work alongside experienced specialists in:

• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Palliative Medicine

Participation in research projects and quality improvement initiatives is actively encouraged.

Education & Professional Development
You will receive:

• Structured teaching aligned with the AFRM curriculum
• Ongoing support through Rehabilitation Medicine Training Victoria (RMTV)
• Regular consultant-led education sessions
• Protected training time
• Opportunities to participate in research and clinical governance
• Excellent preparation for Fellowship training

The Health Service
This major regional referral health service delivers comprehensive healthcare across a catchment of more than 320,000 people throughout regional Victoria.
The organisation is recognised for:

• High-quality patient-centred care
• Excellent teaching and education
• Strong commitment to registrar training
• Modern facilities and advanced clinical technology
• Multidisciplinary collaborative practice
• Innovation and continuous service improvement

Community & Continuing Care Division
The successful applicant will join a comprehensive rehabilitation and continuing care service providing:

• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Geriatric Medicine
• Palliative Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Community Allied Health
• Transition Care Programmes
• Community Nursing Services
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation

Registrars work closely with rehabilitation physicians, geriatricians, palliative care specialists and an experienced allied health team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, dietitians and social workers.

Why Regional Victoria?
Enjoy an exceptional work-life balance while progressing your specialist training.
The region offers:

• Affordable housing
• Excellent schools and universities
• Outstanding cafés, restaurants and wineries
• Beautiful parks, cycling trails and outdoor recreation
• Vibrant arts and cultural scene
• Easy access to Melbourne
• Excellent sporting facilities

Essential Requirements Applicants should possess:

• Medical degree recognised for registration in Australia.
• Current or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for appointment to an accredited AFRM training programme.
• Demonstrated interest in Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to education, research and multidisciplinary patient care.

International medical graduates who are eligible for registration and specialist training pathways in Australia are encouraged to enquire.

Apply Now
Take the next step in your Rehabilitation Medicine career with an accredited training programme offering outstanding clinical exposure, expert supervision and an exceptional regional lifestyle.
Contact Odyssey Recruitment today for a confidential discussion, register your CV, or explore our current Rehabilitation Medicine training opportunities across Australia.