Medical Officer at Faircape Group

Role Overview

The Medical Officer will oversee the medical management of subacute rehabilitation patients, including those recovering from:

• Post-surgical procedures
• Acute hospitalisation
• Stroke
• Orthopaedic surgery (including hip replacements)
• Chronic medical conditions
• Dementia and geriatric care needs

The focus of the role is to ensure medical stability, rehabilitation progress, and safe discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct medical assessments on admission, including physical examinations and review of diagnostic information
• Develop and manage treatment plans aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans where necessary
• Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, and nursing teams
• Provide guidance to patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate clinical records on Healthware (electronic medical system)
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide telephonic medical guidance to nursing staff where clinically necessary
• Liaise with referring specialists where appropriate

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven Post community service experience
• Experience in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation, or palliative care advantageous
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinical team environment

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgement and evidence-based medical decision-making
• Good critical thinking and diagnostic skills
• Ethical and professional clinical practice
• Strong teamwork and collaboration ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage clinical situations calmly and effectively

Specific Requirements

• Active HPCSA registration
• Valid medical indemnity insurance (MPS or equivalent)
• Clear health, criminal and credit record
• Two contactable written references