Overview Following the withdrawal of a locum, Toowoomba Hospital has a requirement for either a Locum Stroke Physician or Neurologist over the following dates. Candidate must have specialist registration with AHPRA. The daily rate will be as per B45 Policy - $ per day plus GST.
Responsibilities Daily ward round in the stroke unit to attend to any stroke related patients from the ED and rural facilities. Stroke clinic Tuesday morning.
Experience in hyperacute stroke management (CT perfusion reading and thrombolysis as well as assessing for patients for clot retrieval) is expected. Emergency hyperacute stroke consultations to satellite hospitals in the district.
Supported with registrar and Intern.
Roster is Monday to Friday with oncall required.
Documents required Locum medical officers confirmed dates of availability
Current signed and dated CV.
Copy of current AHPRA registration
Two references – no more than 12 months old and at least one from a current position
Certified copies of Drivers Licence and passport
Accommodation Accommodation - Accommodation is provided for the locum during the period of this placement
Travel Travel - Return economy travel to and from Toowoomba is provided. If locum is driving their own vehicle, mileage can be claimed for the return trip at 85c/km.
Medicare Medicare - It is mandatory for the locum to obtain a rebateable provider number prior to commencement.
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