Job Title: General Practitioner - Innisfail QLD
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced General Practitioner to join our team in Innisfail QLD. The successful candidate will provide high-quality primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
About the Role:
This is a permanent full-time opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our dynamic team. As a General Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing clinical duties, including providing high-quality primary health care services to patients, responding to medical/health problems presented by patients, and conducting case conferences with relevant employees and service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality primary health care services to patients, including clinic consultations, outreach clinics, and home visits.
* Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients, including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral.
* Conduct case conferences with relevant employees and service providers to ensure consistency and consensus.
* Ensure compliance with RACGP requirements, including medical record keeping, accreditation, and pharmaceuticals.
* Follow up patients recently discharged from hospital and referred to hospital or specialists.
* Contribute to Chronic Disease Management as provided by the Medicare Benefit Scheme, including chronic disease management items and health assessments for screening and detection.
* Maintain professional standards of practice in the delivery of safe patient care.
Administration Duties:
* Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards clients and staff.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with other Aboriginal medical services in the region, key external stakeholders, and service providers.
* Maintain clean and professional appearance.
* Respect all equipment and property and use with care to avoid unnecessary damage.
* Attend meetings, internal and external training to further develop and maintain skills.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients to achieve a strong team philosophy within the organisation.
* Work collaboratively to exceed client expectations.
* Keep work areas tidy and clean.
* Participate in community events when required.
* Support health promotion programs and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of group activities.
* Contribute as required to maintenance of AGPAL and ISO:9001 accreditation status and reaccreditation process.
* Other ad hoc duties as required.
Requirements:
* Qualification as a General Practitioner and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Current registration with RACGP or ACRRM or recognised equivalent.
* Experience providing General Practitioner services in primary health care.
* Experience in the delivery of comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (desirable).
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary package.
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
* Professional development opportunities.
About Us:
We are committed to delivering high-quality primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent patient care and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Contact Information:
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
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