Geriatrician Opportunity
We are seeking a Geriatrician to join our multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive care for older adults across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
This role offers a balance of clinical service, teaching, quality improvement, and service development opportunities. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in geriatric medicine, including acute geriatrics, orthogeriatrics, cognitive assessment, and rehabilitation.
* Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care
* Collaborate with colleagues
* Lead and participate in case conferences
* Support junior doctors and allied health professionals
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive care for older adults
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
* Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives
* Support education and research activities
About You
You are a specialist Geriatrician with a passion for holistic, person-centred care. You bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to continuous improvement in clinical care and outcomes for older adults.
Essential Criteria:
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent
* Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Demonstrated experience and interest in comprehensive geriatric assessment, cognitive health, and multidisciplinary team care
* Experience in teaching and quality improvement activities
Benefits
* A collaborative and supportive team environment
* Access to research and education through links with the University of Newcastle
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance