General Practitioner | Hervey Bay QLD (10004308)

Health Workforce Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship may be available

Job summary

Health Workforce (Australia) is seeking a General Practitioner for a well-established 100% bulk-billing practice in Hervey Bay, Queensland. You will provide comprehensive care across acute and chronic conditions with strong nursing and admin support.

Responsibilities include consultations, disease management, preventative care, immunisations and referrals as needed. Flexible hours, fee arrangements and pathways for supervised training are available.

Qualifications

• Recognised medical qualification (MBBS/MD)
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA
• Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM or eligibility for GP training pathway
• Eligibility to obtain Medicare provider number
• Experience in general practice or hospital settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safe, ethical and patient-centred healthcare
• Current professional indemnity insurance and relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations, assessments and clinical examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Develop treatment and management plans
• Provide preventative care, screenings and immunisations
• Support chronic disease management with ongoing monitoring
• Deliver women’s, men’s, children’s and older persons’ healthcare
• Assess and manage mental health concerns and create treatment plans
• Arrange investigations, interpret results and coordinate follow-up
• Refer patients to specialists and allied health as needed
• Perform minor procedures within scope and maintain records
• Contribute to clinical governance and patient safety
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health teams to ensure continuity of care

Job description

Position Highlights

• Established and busy 100% bulk billing practice with a strong patient base
• Experienced nursing, administration and management support
• Flexible working arrangements, with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Support for eligible GPs working under approved training or supervision pathways
• 100% Bulk Billing Practice
• Remuneration available through wages or contractor arrangements

Employment Type

• Permanent – Full-Time
• 38 hours per week
• Part-time arrangements may be considered

Practice Information

The practice is a privately operated, 100% bulk billing medical centre providing comprehensive primary healthcare to an established patient base. General Practitioners have access to experienced nursing and administration staff, clinical facilities and practice management support.

Position Description

The General Practitioner will provide high-quality, comprehensive and patient-centred medical care across a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions.

• Conducting patient consultations, assessments and clinical examinations
• Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Developing appropriate treatment and management plans
• Providing preventative healthcare, health screenings and immunisations
• Supporting chronic disease management through ongoing monitoring and coordinated care
• Providing women’s, men’s, children’s and older persons’ healthcare
• Assessing and managing mental health concerns, including preparing mental health treatment plans where appropriate
• Arranging diagnostic investigations, interpreting results and providing follow-up care
• Referring patients to specialists, allied health professionals and hospital services when clinically indicated
• Performing minor medical procedures within the practitioner’s qualifications and scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential patient records
• Participating in clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety activities
• Working collaboratively with nursing, administration, allied health and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes

Position Requirements

• Recognised medical qualification, such as an MBBS, MD or equivalent
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration
• Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM, or eligibility to practise through an approved GP training or supervision pathway
• Eligibility to obtain an appropriate Medicare provider number
• Previous clinical experience in general practice or a hospital setting
• Demonstrated clinical assessment, decision-making and patient management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safe, ethical and patient-centred healthcare
• Current professional indemnity insurance and relevant certifications
• Valid authority to live and work in Australia
• Sponsorship may be available for a suitable candidate who is already residing in Australia

After Hours Requirements

Weekend work is required on Saturdays and Sundays. Specific hours and session arrangements will be agreed with the practice.

About Location

Hervey Bay is a coastal city in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region, approximately 300 kilometres north of Brisbane. Known for its calm beaches, relaxed lifestyle and access to K’gari, the area offers an appealing coastal setting for health professionals seeking to combine a rewarding general practice career with a regional lifestyle.