General Practitioner - Cairns QLD (JOB -10003630)

Health Workforce Queensland; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cairns, Queensland is seeking a General Practitioner to join their mixed billing practice. Offering a modern work environment, you will provide comprehensive care including chronic disease management and family health. Experience as a GP and current AHPRA registration are essential. Salary up to 70% of billings based on experience. Join a friendly team in a prime location close to amenities.

Benefits

Support for ongoing professional development

Financial assistance through workforce incentives

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience as a General Practitioner or similar role required.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide full spectrum care to patients.
• Manage chronic diseases and perform assessments.
• Support for special interest areas such as Skin Cancer.

Skills

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Familiarity with computerised medical software

Commitment to continuing education

Education

Current registration with AHPRA

Experience as a General Practitioner or similar role

Tools

Best Practice

Job description

Job Title: General Practitioner – Cairns, Queensland.

Job Type: Permanent – full-time or part-time.

Practice Information:
The practice is currently seeking a full-time or part-time General Practitioner to join the GP-owned practice in Cairns. They are a mixed billing practice and bulk billing Cairns locals medical appointments and privately billed Skin Checks and procedures. This new and freshly renovated Medical and Skin Cancer clinic is in a prime position on a busy street and boasts a modern work environment with a friendly full-time nursing and administration staff. On-site Pathology collection with access to diabetes support and audiology testing, with pharmacy and other allied health nearby.

Position Description:
They cater to a wide demographic, and the successful applicant will offer full spectrum care to patients including chronic disease management, Work Cover, ATSI Assessments, family health and DVA. Existing provision exists for a GP with special interest in Skin Cancer, but other special interest areas would be supported.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Current registration with AHPRA
2. Experience as a General Practitioner or similar medical role
3. Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
4. Excellent communication and time-management skills
5. Familiarity with computerised medical software, in particular Best Practice
6. A commitment to continuing education and professional development

After Hours Requirements: No

Salary Information:
Up to 70% of billings based on experience

About Cairns:
Located in Cairns Far North Queensland we are situated on a busy main road only 3 streets from the esplanade. We are a 5-minute drive to the Cairns city centre. 15-minute drive to the northern beaches or 20 minutes to the southern suburbs of Cairns. Cairns is where the rainforest meets the reef, a beautiful place to live.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via [e-mail].

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

JOB – 10003630