Seeking VR GPs (unrestricted or restricted) to provide primary care services to our Aged Care customers. Please also see below a job description of the GP in Aged Care position. Please note that the role description below is for the GP in Aged Care position only. CMS also support the RACFs by providing vaccination services during the April to June months where we will be needing GPs for vaccinations clinics. We do also need nurse immunisers from time to time and mainly to support our regional work.
Company Medical Services provides primary care services to the Australian aged care sector. We are expanding our operations and are seeking experienced General Practitioners (preferably with aged care experience) to join our team of medical practitioners to provide primary care services to our customers in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). Our customers comprise of both public and private aged care operators with a national footprint.
**About the Role**
- For VR doctors only: be employed as a salaried general practitioner with a $330,000 salary package (inclusive of super) on a 5 day a week basis or on a casual basis at $180 + GST per hour rate.
- solely focussed on providing primary care services to residents of RACFs.
- provide primary care services which includes:
- taking medical history
- undertaking clinical examination
- arranging any necessary investigations
- implementing a management plan
- providing appropriate preventive health care
- conduct regular reviews and follow ups with aged care residents.
- contribution to health assessments and medication management for new resident admissions.
- perform annual health assessment reviews for existing residents.
- review multidisciplinary care plans and participate in case conferences when needed.
**Service Delivery Model**
The service delivery model is conducted via telehealth (video conferencing) weekly and a face-to-face visit once every 4 weeks. Travelling is required in the beginning as new RACFs takes up our services however we expect travel to reduce as the project matures in the long run and we find success in hiring doctors local to the area.
**Full Operational Support**
You will be supported by our nursing and administration staff day-to-day on all administrative and IT related matters. This will allow you to focus on clinical tasks and patient care.
**No After-hours Requirements**
All after-hour calls made by the RACFs will be directed to our medical deputising service who will be responsible for taking the calls and provide the appropriate advice. Notes and actions taken will be recorded on our patient management system for your review when you are back at work. This will ensure you have adequate work life balance and have your time away from work undisturbed.
**Specialist Referral and Support**
We have arrangements in place with Telecare Specialist Services for our GPs to refer residents to. Their specialist book includes but not limited to geriatricians, psychiatrist, endocrinologist and rheumatologist who can provide specialist treatment and assessment for the residents. GPs can also use the specialists as a sounding board prior to a referral if required.
- is an unrestricted Vocationally Registered (VR) unrestricted or restricted - FRACGP or FACRRM is preferred.
- is currently AHPRA registered and is permitted to work in Australia.
- must have their own professional indemnity insurance (a copy of your policy must be provided to Company Medical Services for record purposes).
- a great attitude and able to work under the guidance of our Senior Medical Officer.
- is committed to the company and a team player.
- has basic computer knowledge and good social and communication skills.
**Detailed Weekly Assessment (Use as guide only)**
- General Health and Observations - BP, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, temperature, blood glucose levels ( where applicable), weight etc
- Nutritional health
- adequate eating or and drinking; difficulties with chewing or swallowing (including aspiration or choking); dental health ( teeth, gums, and oral mucosal health; are dentures needed or used?)
- consider referral to dietician, speech pathologist or dentist.
- excessive consumption of sugary or high caloric food/ snacks/ drinks/ alcohol brought in by family resulting in obesity, poor diabetic sugar control, dental decay or drowsiness/ falls etc
- Excretory health - is the resident opening bowels and bladder; incontinence issues; hygiene and skin conditions; need for aperients and fibre supplements; UTIs; adequate hydration
- Skin health - pressure ulcers, skin cancers, non-healing wounds, fungal infections or rashes, groin, and perineal hygiene
- Cognitive function decline, Behavioural, and Mental Health issues
- exclude organic causes e.g. delirium from UTI or other infections; thyroid function, thiamine levels, medication side effects eg from sedatives, opiates; head injury; dehydration; alcohol consumption
- Medications - review