Job Title: General Practitioner – Bundaberg, Queensland.
Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time.
Practice Information:
This mixed billing GP teaching practice is on the lookout for an enthusiastic GP to join their established team of six GPs, including two GP registrars. Featuring eight consult rooms with large double windows, two theatres and three nurses' rooms, you will be well-equipped to provide your patients with high quality medical care. You can also take comfort in knowing that all your admin needs will be taken care of, as you will be supported by six receptionists, a practice manager and four registered nurses. The practice has taken your needs into consideration and offers a large staff room with an alfresco area to enjoy your lunch breaks, a conference and board room, use of a gym and even childcare facilities As a GP training practice, this clinic trains medical students, nursing students and GP Registrars so an interest in medical education would be well-supported. This practice provides access to quality health care with a variety of allied health services. There are two physiotherapists, one psychologist, three exercise physiologists, pathology, dietician, diabetes educator and an orthotics and prosthetics specialist. Opening hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with optional Saturday work – how's that for family friendly hours
Position Description:
Providing good clinical care:
* Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients.
* Ordering diagnostic tests as needed, checking and informing patients of results as per clinic procedure.
* Referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide.
* Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care.
* Documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, as per clinic procedure.
Maintaining good medical practice:
* Maintain professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development.
* Maintain a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice.
* Practise medicine in a way that reflects the practice's values.
* Adhere to infection control and occupational health & safety policy and standards.
Working collaboratively with colleagues:
* Collaborating in regard to rosters and providing cover to ensure patients' needs are met.
* Working constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care.
* Participate in activities and tasks in preparation for practice accreditation.
* Participate in centre-based audits and activities.
* Attend scheduled clinical and non-clinical staff meetings.
* Address staff and patient concerns sensitively and in a timely manner.
* Develop communication pathways with local allied and ancillary health providers.
* Carry out all other duties as negotiated.
Maintaining integrity in professional practice:
* Charging for consultations in line with clinic policy and the Medicare schedule.
* Declare vested interests in services that you may be referring to.
* Clearing in-tray daily and delegating this task if absent.
* Demonstrating a working knowledge of practice policy with regard to clinical practice as described in practice manuals.
* Using the computer effectively i.e. recall systems, data input.
* Keeping up to date with new item numbers and incentive payments.
* Ensuring immunisation status is kept up to date.
Qualifications & Experience:
* AHPRA registration with minimum 3 years GP experience.
About Bundaberg:
Located 375km north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is also known as the lifestyle capital of Queensland. This region's most notable features include equable climate, relaxed and inviting lifestyle, affordable living, multiple state and private schools, modern shopping facilities and plentiful tourism destinations including easy access to internationally regarded treasures such as The Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island National Park. Such factors, together with the friendliness of its residents, make this area a superb place to visit or reside in.