Specialist Geriatrician in Aged Care and Rehabilitation
A key role within the Joondalup Health Campus is available for a specialist geriatrician to join our aged care and rehabilitation team.
About Us
The Joondalup Health Campus (JHC) is one of Western Australia's largest hospitals, providing comprehensive acute medical care to both public and private patients. JHC is operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest private hospital operator.
Position Overview
We are seeking two experienced specialists to join our multidisciplinary Aged Care and Rehabilitation department. As a Specialist Geriatrician, you will be part of a dynamic team that manages older adults with subacute or chronic conditions.
* You will rotate through various teams, including three subacute teams, a peri-operative service, day therapy service, and ward management.
* Depending on your full-time equivalent, you may be allocated solely, in combination, or in combination with clinic duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver high-quality patient care as a Specialist Geriatrician.
* Attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions to contribute to the development of the team.
* Participate in rotational system outlined above, with opportunities to develop leadership skills.
* Be available for two on-call rosters: weekend geriatric peri-operative roster and general Geriatric on-call roster.
Requirements
* Demonstrated commitment to uphold and promote the Ramsay Way core values.
* Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
* Registered with APHRA.
* Demonstrated extensive knowledge and clinical experience in Geriatric Medicine.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range commensurate with experience, aligned to AMA WA 2024, plus superannuation and professional development allowance. We support the ability to practice medicine in the private sector if desired.