Perm Geriatrician

• To start ASAP (flexible)
• Guaranteed Salary
• 6-weeks paid vacation

The opportunity

You will share in the care of a 20-bed sub-acute care unit and participate in community visits and clinic visits, where they are focusing on service development to become more community-facing to support and lead the innovation of community health of older persons services, (working in consultation and partnership with primary care).

They are looking to recruit a second Geriatrician to work on the Assessment Treatment and Rehabilitation Ward, alongside an experienced American Board-Certified trained Geriatrician who has successfully made the transition from the USA to New Zealand. 

You will be working with a well-coordinated interdisciplinary team that include physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker and nursing input.

The location

Located just an easy 2-hour drive from Christchurch city and 2 and a half hours from Dunedin where a world-class university is located. This location is an ocean-side community located on the picturesque South Island of New Zealand. Ideal for those who are seeking a sense of community and love the outdoors.

Essential criteria

You must have or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.