General Practitoner - Part-Time - Laidley QLD (JOB - 10003996)

Health Workforce Queensland; Ilfracombe; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a part-time General Practitioner to join their AGPAL accredited practice in Laidley, Queensland. The role requires providing patient-centered care and fulfilling various medical responsibilities as outlined. AHPRA registration and ongoing professional development are essential. The position offers an opportunity for mentoring and scholarship for continued education. This inviting location provides a serene country lifestyle close to major centers.

Benefits

Mentoring towards FRACGP

Financial assistance for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA and able to provide quality patient care.
• Maintain knowledge of medical practices through continuous education.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care addressing health needs.
• Order diagnostic tests and refer patients as necessary.
• Document all care in compliance with clinic procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of legislation and standards

Empathy

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA

Current Medical Indemnity

Current CPR certification

Job description

General Practitioner – Part-Time - Laidley, Queensland

Position Highlights: Negotiable - percentage of billings

Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time (4 days a week)

Practice Information: This AGPAL accredited practice is seeking an AHPRA registered General Practitioner for part time. This practice is a fully bulk billing practice. Opening hours are from 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday. They offer a range of services including Skin Checks and Advanced Skin Cancer care, Women Health, Immunisations, Antenatal Care, Health Assessments, Care Planning, Nursing Home and Aged Care Visits, Mental health assessment, Chronic Disease Management, Contraception and Family Planning, Cryotherapy, Diabetes Checks, Driving and Insurance Medicals, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Health and Lifestyle education, Healthy Kids Check, Home Visits, Children’s Health, Cervical Screening, Post-Natal care, Pre-Employment Medical Examinations, Preventative Medicine, Wound Management, Travel Vaccinations and advice, Weight Reduction, Insurance Medical, Medication review, Men's Health, implant insertion and removal, Tele-Health consultations with a wide range of specialist. The practice also offers support, teaching and mentorship towards FRACGP.

Position Description: To provide competent patient-centred care that addresses health needs and promote wellness. Such care is based on latest evidence and guidelines and meets legislative requirements.

Provide Good Clinical Care

• Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients
• Ordering diagnostic tests as needed, checking and informing patients of results as per clinic's procedure
• Referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you can provide
• Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care
• Documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, as per clinic's procedure
• Having a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice
• Maintaining a current resuscitation certificate
• Practicing medicine in a way that reflects the company’s values and mission. Maintaining trust (professional relationships with patients)
• Providing services courteously and respectfully, regarding the cultural beliefs and needs of patients
• Responding openly and following up complaints or feedback
• Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Collaborating regarding rosters and providing cover to ensure patients’ needs are met
• Working constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care
• Involvement in practice accreditation activities
• Participating in centre-based audits and activities Maintaining integrity in professional practice
• Charging for consultations in line with the clinic's policy and being compliant with MBS requirements
• Declare vested interests in services that you may be referring to
• Returning phone calls in a timely manner
• Clearing in-tray daily and delegating this task if absent
• Participating in centre-based audits
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of company policy regarding clinical practice as described in company manuals. Reporting “events” or untoward incidents as per professional standards and clinic's policy
• Using the computer effectively i.e. Recall systems, data input
• Keeping up to date with new item numbers, SIP’s and incentive payments
• Ensuring immunisation status is kept up to date

Maintain Good Medical Practice: Maintaining professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development

Expected Behaviours and Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations
• Discharge of duty of care during practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications, for example, ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements
• Identify and respond to unsafe practice, for example, implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law
• Demonstrated 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
• Be always well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging. Always represent the practice in a confident and positive manner
• Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently. & ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Possession of current driver’s licence (include only if essential to perform job, such as home visits)

Position Requirements

• MBChB or equivalent
• Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA
• Current Medical Indemnity
• Ongoing professional Development to meet the requirements of training organisations and AHPRA
• Current CPR (every 3 years)

After Hours Requirements: No

About Laidley

Laidley is a growing country town located in the scenic Lockyer Valley, West of Brisbane. It is a prosperous agricultural area producing fresh fruits, vegetables, cotton and dairy. Laidley offers a peaceful and relaxed country lifestyle amidst magnificent scenery with close access to major centres. Laidley has 12 education facilities including public and private schools.

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

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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 – 10003996