Staff Specialist Geriatrician – Tamworth
Permanent, Full-Time | Regional NSW
Are you a passionate Geriatrician seeking a meaningful clinical role in regional Australia? Join dynamic Integrated Care teams in either Tamworth, New South Wales, delivering specialist medical care across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings. These roles offer professional growth, support for private practice development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults.
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex geriatric conditions. Collaborate within **multidisciplinary teams** to optimise patient outcomes across hospital, rehabilitation, and community care. Lead initiatives to improve the care of older persons, including quality and safety activities. Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and professional development of junior medical staff. Have potential to establish **private practice**, with support for credentialing, administrative assistance, and introductions to local referral networks.
Tamworth, NSW
**Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital**, providing acute, outpatient, and community care for older persons. Supported by a Clinical Nurse Practitioner, with broad scope to influence geriatric service development. Work across hospital, community, and residential care settings. Opportunities for leadership, safety and quality improvement projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration. **Medical degree registrable with AHPRA** **Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Geriatric Medicine)** or specialist registration with AHPRA Demonstrated clinical expertise in **Geriatric Medicine** Strong communication skills and ability to work within **interdisciplinary teams** Leadership and management experience, including safety and quality improvement initiatives Commitment to ongoing professional development, teaching, and mentoring **Competitive remuneration packages** and professional development support Flexible work arrangements promoting **work–life balance** Support for private practice development and referral pathways Opportunities to contribute to **regional healthcare planning and service improvement** A welcoming lifestyle in **scenic regional areas**, with excellent schools, cultural amenities, and outdoor recreation
Take this opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference in the lives of older Australians.