General Practitioner - Huonville
Job details
| ID: | JREF-110454 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Permanent |
| Salary: | Salary on application |
| Location: | Tasmania |
| Published: | 27/05/2024 |
- Leading group with 20+ years experience
- Picturesque Huon Valley
- Great earning potential and start-up incentive
The Opportunity
Set at the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, on the banks of the Huon River, Huonville is a short 30 minute drive from Hobart.
Ochre Medical Centre Huonville is seeking a VR GP to join our established practice in the beautiful Huon Valley. The practice facilitates flexible, lifestyle-friendly hours while enabling you to earn a competitive income.
The practice has AGPAL accreditation and offers a mixed billing model representative of the diverse population it services. You will join an experienced team of General Practitioners, GP registrars, Registered Nurses, a Nurse Practitioner, and various allied health professionals including a Diabetes Educator, Psychologist, Social Worker, and one of the first in-practice non-dispensing Clinical Pharmacists. The team works across three sites: the main practice in Huonville and branch practices nearby in Cygnet and Bruny Island.
In addition, it is an accredited teaching practice for medical students from the University of Tasmania, and GP Registrars. The practice also supports the clinical team with general practice research projects through their partners the University of Wollongong and the University of Tasmania.
The practice offers a walk-in emergency service with nurse triage. It also provides nurse-led chronic disease and wound management, along with scope for you to perform skin cancer screening clinics and minor procedures from the purpose-built procedure rooms in Huonville and Cygnet.
You will have the ability to admit patients to the rural health beds or see nursing home patients at Huon Eldercare, the residential aged care facility south of Huonville in Franklin. HVHC nurses support you through health assessments and case conferences.
The Features
- Start-up incentive and/or relocation assistance
- Earn a competitive income based on a percentage of billings
- Flexible sessions and appointment times
- Weekly clinical meetings for team case discussions
- Comprehensive nursing and administration support
- On and offsite operational and clinical management support
Life in Huonville
Surrounded by the majestic Huon River and rolling hills adorned with lush greenery, life here unfolds at a serene pace. The town’s charm lies in its tight-knit community, where friendly faces are a common sight, and a warm greeting is never far away. Each day offers an opportunity to explore the region’s natural wonders, from leisurely strolls along the riverbanks to adventurous hikes through the nearby forests. With its vibrant local produce scene, including succulent fruits and delectable seafood, culinary delights abound, enriching both the palate and the spirit. In Huonville, time seems to slow down, allowing for moments of quiet reflection amidst the breathtaking beauty of Tasmania’s southern landscape.
Suitability
- Specialist AHPRA registration
- Proficiency with common general practice conditions
If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact Katitia Cortes on 0407 897 416 and quote job reference number JREF-110454.
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