Emergency Medicine Physician
**Job Opportunity in Emergency Care**
* Salary between $97,946 and $138,593 per year
* Relocation allowance available for those moving to the area
* Rural location with a relaxed lifestyle
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development
* On call rosters with overtime and after-hours work may be required
**The Role:**
The successful candidate will be an experienced medical practitioner with current emergency medicine experience. They will work within a multidisciplinary team, taking on responsibilities commensurate with their capabilities.
**About the Hospital:**
This is a modern 160 bed hospital providing acute care facilities for residents of the region. It is a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania, offering a range of healthcare services including emergency care, sub-acute care, primary healthcare, and mental health services.
**Responsibilities and Duties:**
* Admission and care of patients
* Liaison with Specialist Medical Staff regarding patients
* Attending Specialist ward rounds and recording decisions made in the medical history
* Timely response to calls from the patient's care team
* Accurate and timely recording of drugs and treatment
* Undertaking procedures as required
* Discharge planning and provision of Discharge Summary compliant with policy
* After-hours cover and short-term relief in other areas as required
* Quality Assurance and educational activities
**Essential Requirements:**
* General or Limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
* Ability to work a 24/7 shift-work roster, including nights, public holidays, and weekends
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to the general management of a clinical unit in a patient-focused environment
* Ability to work within personal level of expertise and seek assistance as needed from senior staff