Overview
We are working with a company that is looking for Vocationally or General registered GPs to work on a refer and request basis for an Aged Care GP Program. The Doctor will use a combination of visits or telehealth to service the areas. Items will be bulk billed on refer and request provider numbers. This role supports a Collaborative Care Model with a team of doctors, nurses, geriatricians, carers and allied health professionals to meet the health care needs of residents in aged care.
The key benefits of this role include:
* Improved access to doctors and specialists through a combination of face-to-face consultations and virtual care
* Increased frequency of monitoring through regular routine consultations, avoiding preventable hospitalisations and improving health outcomes
* Improve coordination of care to ensure residents receive the right care in the right place at the right time
* Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for residents, particularly those at risk
* Access to affordable health care through a bulk billed service model
* Improved continuation of care and clinical handover through integration of health systems and records
* Seamless and simple booking system
* Secure data access and video conferencing
* Allows closer involvement of family members and carers with consultations with facility staff and health care professionals
* Stronger collaboration between clinicians in primary care and the care facility
* This model addresses several of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care
Eligibility
The following are required for applicants:
* Doctors must have Vocational or General Registration
* Doctor must have full Australian work rights
* Doctors must have experience in ED and/or General Practice
* Doctors that are restricted by the moratorium are able to apply
Location and Coverage
Darwin, NT region
* Ideally based in Darwin, NT
* Area to cover: Tiwi – 26 residents
* 8 hours per month (Tuesdays)
Apply / Contact
Apply now: To apply for this position or if you have any questions please email your CV to ****@trustmedicalcom.au. Please send your enquiries to Jessica - ********@trustmedical.com.au or text/call 0420 752 *** to discuss this role and your needs further. Jessica offers a very personal approach to helping you move to the next step in your career in General Practice.
Additional information
* Refer and Request Provider Number for Nursing Homes throughout the Darwin, NT
* Remuneration Rates of Pay: $160/hr + GST
* Flexible Working Hours
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