General Practitioner - Medicinal Cannabis - Telehealth - Remote

Cann I Help; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 303,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Cann I Help is Australia’s leading Medicinal Cannabis clinic offering remote GP services via telehealth. We seek general practitioners with AHPRA registration to join a flexible, team-based environment and develop expertise in medicinal cannabis.

Training will be provided; experience with chronic pain or mental health care is valued. Remuneration is above industry rate; variable hours and remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Current general registration with AHPRA unrestricted.
• Experience with chronic pain or mental health management.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Proficiency with digital systems.
• Medicinal Cannabis prescribing training/registration.
• Experience with NIIMS submissions and annual renewal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments via face-to-face or telehealth.
• Prescribe medicinal cannabis per best practice and regulations.
• Follow up consultations and ongoing care.
• Liaise with other healthcare practitioners for coordinated care.
• Maintain detailed medical records.
• Maintain confidentiality per policy.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Team collaboration

Digital systems

Cannabis prescribing

Job description

General Practitioner - Medicinal Cannabis - Telehealth - Remote

• Current general registration with AHPRA unrestricted.
• $220 to $240ph

About Us:

Cann I Help is Australia’s leading specialist Medicinal Cannabis clinic. We operate a network of clinics and independent clinicians throughout Australia, from our administrative base in Brisbane.

Cann I Help aims to provide an accessible, affordable and high-quality service allowing an increasing number of patients to benefit from medicinal cannabis treatment. We believe that treatment with medicinal cannabis should not be considered in isolation, and hence our clinics offer a comprehensive, holistic and patient centered approach, working closely with the patient’s regular primary care team.

Role:

We are seeking generally registeredGeneral Practitionersto join our friendly team. We are looking for someone who can work in a supportive environment with flexible working hours. This is a great opportunity to develop specialist skills in medicinal cannabis and gain experience within this exciting new area of medicine. The ideal candidates will have experience of the assessment and management of patients with chronic pain and/or mental health conditions. Previous experience of prescribing Medicinal Cannabis ishighly preferredbut not required –full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn, excellent communication skills and will work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting initial patient assessments with the support of our specialist nursing team – face-to-face and/or telehealth consultations
• Prescribing of medicinal cannabis products in accordance with best clinical practice and all relevant state and TGA regulations.
• Undertaking structured patient follow up consultations and taking responsibility for ongoing patient care.
• Liaising with other healthcare practitioners as required for the purpose of providing holistic and well-coordinated care.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate medical records at all times
• Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with company policy and good clinical practice.

Required Skill/Experience:

• Current general registration with AHPRA unrestricted.
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with chronic pain and/or mental health conditions.
• The ability to function well within a team of clinicians.
• A commitment to providing an excellent standard of patient care.
• Proficiency with using digital systems
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Training and Registration
• Supported Authorised Prescriber submission process through NIIMS, reporting and annual renewal
• Site tour and education programsModern systems to support efficiency
• Peer network and company support
• Above industry rate