General Practitioner - Armstrong Creek Doctors

Rashi Joshi; Geelong; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online booking via HotDoc

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Armstrong Creek (DPA/MM1) in VIC is seeking a General Practitioner on a permanent or locum basis. The practice offers 9 consulting rooms, on-site nursing and admin support, pathology and vaccination services, best practice software, and online appointments via HotDoc.

Flexible work arrangements and a ~30–40 patient base are noted, with a 65–75% minimum income guarantee and bulk billing. The position requires AHPRA registration, GP experience, and the ability to work in person at Armstrong Creek,

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation and common law obligations.
• Identify and respond to unsafe practice and implement interventions to prevent violations.
• Demonstrate patient-focused approach with empathy and understanding of needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across ages and social groups.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable legislation and practice guidelines.
• Discharge duty of care and meet practice standards and accountability.
• Ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements.
• Identify unsafe practice and intervene to prevent risk.
• Provide patient-focused care with empathy and responsiveness.
• Maintain a professional, well-presented and courteous manner.
• Work cooperatively and independently, prioritising and organising tasks.
• Maintain accuracy and double-check information where needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Professional development

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Armstrong Creek (DPA/MM1)

VIC Permanent / LOCUM

65%- -75% minimum income guarantee

Bulk Billing

96.6 km from Melbourne

About the practice

• 9 Consulting rooms and 1 Fully Equipped and Modernized Treatment Room
• Experienced Nursing and Admin Support
• Onsite Pathology, Seasonal Vaccines, and Mental Health Services
• Best Practice Software
• Online appointments via HotDoc
• Flexible work arrangements are available while remote access
• 30-40 established patient base

Location

Armstrong Creek is a suburb located in the City of Greater Geelong in Victoria. It is a growing and vibrant suburb that offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle for its residents. Easy access to public transport Good schooling options 13 min drive from Epworth Geelong (Hospital) close proximity to the Surf Coast - Torquay and Bells Beach nearby Armstrong Creek Linear Park

Position Description:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations.
• Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications (e.g. ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements).
• Identify and respond to unsafe practice (e.g. implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law).
• Demonstrate patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups.
• Always be well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging. Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.
• Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity,
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
• Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary.
• Demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively and independently, and the ability to prioritise and organise.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.

Job Types: Permanent, Locum Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Armstrong Creek, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: GP: 2 years (Preferred) Licence/Certification: AHPRA registration Work Location: In person