GP VMO - Scottsdale

• Mixed Billing - very supportive and friendly practice.
• Daily VMO rate, relocation assistance and start-up incentive
• Accommodation and car provided for VMOs.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Rural General Practitioner to build a successful practice as a GP VMO in Scottsdale, only 1 hour from Launceston. Our well-equipped, purpose-built facility boasts five consulting rooms, a three-bay treatment room, a procedure room and on-site pathology. Operating hours are 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, with a Saturday clinic from 9am-11am but of course, this can be flexible to your needs. 

Ochre Health Medical Centre Scottsdale has a formal contract with the Tasmanian Health Service to provide VMO services 365 days per year across ATS CAT 1-5. The Scottsdale Hospital has 19 acute care beds, an Outpatient and Emergency Service, low-risk maternity, physiotherapy, radiology and visiting services. Whilst you are the driver of your own schedule, sessions and days, GP VMOs are encouraged to take advantage of two income streams- general practice and VMO at the Scottsdale hospital, making this a fantastic opportunity.              

Features

• Practice out of an exceptional general practice with great practice management and nursing support
• GP VMOs typically earn upwards of $300k per year, dependent on sessions and VMO participation
• $1200 per day on call, regardless if you see minimal patients
• 35% service fee with reduced service fee of 25% for after hours, residential aged care, home and hospital visits
• RA3 location -30% reduction in your moratorium, a reduction from 10 years to 7 years, and a DPA location.
• We have a fantastic Medical Educator on site, which can provide supervision for RVTS, RGTS, AGPT, ACRRM IP and RACGP FSP.
• GRIP payments as MMM5 location, up to $23,000 in your 5th year
• Comprehensive clinical protocols and internal supply network for all necessary PPE and other equipment
• Car, accommodation, are provided for VMOs practitioners with all fringe benefits covered by Ochre including fuel, FBT and utilities. .
• Excellent CDM program to support your delivery of chronic disease management
• Doctors have full autonomy and flexibility. You have complete control of your sessions, days and hours. 

Life in Scottsdale

Located just an hour's drive from Launceston, Scottsdale is a charming Tasmanian farming town set amidst rolling green hills and fertile pasture land. With a population of 2,500, it serves as the main hub for the region, boasting a variety of shops, services, and esteemed schools. The area's main industries include pine plantation logging, dairy, and potato farming, thriving in the region's mild climate and fertile soil.

Scottsdale and its surroundings offer a plethora of attractions. Nearby, Blue Derby beckons with its renowned mountain biking trails winding through temperate rainforest. Bridport, a coastal town, features world-class golf courses like Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm, ranked among the top 25 globally. Additionally, Bridestowe Lavender Estate, the world's largest lavender farm, offers breathtaking views and tours amidst its sprawling lavender fields, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Suitability

• General Registration or above with AHPRA
• for VMO work, you will require a ALS2 certificate and recent emergency experience (in the last 18 months)