The Physical Rehabilitation Service provides a Regional In-patient Service for the lower half of the South Island, New Zealand. It is associated with the University of Otago Medical School and provides tertiary services to 300,000 people in the South Island of New Zealand. Dunedin is a University Town set in the hills about the Otago harbour, and provides ready access to outdoor pursuits such as sailing, skiing, tramping and fishing, as well as a rich cultural life.
Housing is inexpensive and living costs are low.
It currently employs two Physicians in Rehabilitation Medicine, a full time Medical Officer, and a full time Senior House Officer. This growing service requires an additional full time Registrar in Rehabilitation Medicine, the post being recognised for vocational training by the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, and a full time Senior House Officer when the current incumbent's term finishes. Applicants will need to have or be able to obtain appropriate registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand , or temporary registration for a limited period of time. Applications need to be made on the HealthCare Otago application form.