Geriatric Medicine Registrar | WBA Potential

JPS Recruitment; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

JPS Medical Recruitment in Coastal Queensland seeks a Geriatric Medicine Registrar / Principal House Officer to provide broad exposure to complex older-patient care and contemporary models of geriatric medicine.

This full-time role offers professional development, potential Workplace-Based Assessment for eligible IMGs, and a Fraser Coast lifestyle with access to regional services and outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Broad exposure to the assessment and management of older patients with complex healthcare needs
• Experience in managing multimorbidity and cognitive decline
• Exposure to rehabilitation and subacute care
• Experience with Geriatric Evaluation and Management models of care
• Work alongside senior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Professional development and medical education opportunities

Job description

Looking for a Geriatric Medicine Registrar role offering broad exposure to complex older-patient care and contemporary models of geriatric medicine? This Coastal Queensland opportunity combines varied clinical experience, potential WBA access for eligible IMGs and an attractive Fraser Coast lifestyle.

The Role

• Geriatric Medicine Registrar / Principal House Officer position within a regional Queensland health service
• Broad exposure to the assessment and management of older patients with complex healthcare needs
• Experience managing multimorbidity and cognitive decline
• Exposure to rehabilitation and subacute care
• Experience with Geriatric Evaluation and Management models of care
• Work alongside senior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Professional development and medical education opportunities

Why Consider This Role?

• Broad and varied Geriatric Medicine experience
• Exposure to complex older-patient care within a regional population
• Experience with integrated hospital and community-based models of care
• Health service participates in an AMC-accredited Workplace-Based Assessment program
• Potential WBA opportunity for eligible IMGs, subject to program capacity
• Established physician training environment
• Attractive coastal Queensland location

For International Medical Graduates

For IMGs with relevant medical experience, this role offers an opportunity to develop Australian clinical experience while working with a diverse geriatric patient population.

JPS can assist with guidance around AHPRA requirements, documentation, applications and role suitability.

Currently overseas or already working in Australia - we encourage you to get in touch.

The Details

• Location: Coastal Queensland
• Position: Geriatric Medicine Registrar / Principal House Officer
• Employment: Full time
• Professional development and education opportunities
• Salary packaging options available
• Queensland Health employment conditions

The Location

• Relaxed Fraser Coast lifestyle with beaches and waterfront areas
• Excellent access to fishing, boating, cycling and outdoor recreation
• Gateway to K'gari and renowned whale-watching experiences
• More affordable housing than major Australian capital cities
• Established schools, shopping, healthcare and community amenities
• Regional airport connections, including access to Brisbane
• Brisbane also accessible by road

About JPS Medical Recruitment

JPS Medical Recruitment specialises exclusively in medical recruitment, connecting doctors with hospital and training opportunities across Australia, including roles that may not be publicly advertised.