The Organisation
You will be working for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service that covers an area of almost 150,000 square km. It stretches north of Tennant Creek to Elliott, eastward almost to the Queensland border and south to Ali Curung and provides services to over 7500 people. The service provides primary health care services to Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and four small communities.
This well-managed and modern practice is complete with treatment rooms equipped to a high standard and spacious consulting rooms. The centre features a pathology collection facility, Point of Care testing capability and has a nearby pharmacy. The centre hosts a number of Specialist Outreach services including Renal, Ophthalmology, Cardiology and a number of allied health services.
The Job
· As General Practitioner, working within a team of 3-4 GPs, you will provide high-quality holistic primary health care services to the region’s Aboriginal communities in a culturally responsive way
· The position reports to the Director of Medical Services
· You will receive excellent support from an experienced team of Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and Practice Management,
· Key responsibilities will include: Identification and management of chronic conditions with a multidisciplinary approach, participation in health checks, health promotion activities and public health education drives.
· You will providing health education to Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GP Registrars, Medical Students and other members of the primary health care team
· Special interests - Diabetes, Renal Medicine, Sexual Reproductive Health, Paediatrics, Mental Health, etc. will be supported by the practice
· This is a full-time permanent role, with a 38 hour working week with clinic hours 0800 - 1630, Monday to Friday
Rewards
· Indicative base salary of $280k per annum plus superannuation
· Annual performance bonus
· Additional Medicare incentive payments for practicing in MMM-7 region
· Salary packaging as a not for profit organisation.
· Generous leave and professional development allowances
· Relocation assistance and free accommodation for you and family
· Corporate vehicle for work and private use
· Pro-rata Medical Indemnity Insurance reimbursement
· Distribution Priority Area (DPA)
· No after hours, weekend work or on-calls; spend quality time with your family
· Exposure to diverse clinical practice
· Make a direct impact on improved health outcomes in the community
Requirements
· Vocationally registered General Practitioner with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
· Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners, or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine is essential (FRACGP or FACRRM)
· Ability to obtain an unrestricted Medicare Provider Number.
· Prior experience as a General Practitioner delivering primary health care services will be highly regarded
To Apply:
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