Part-Time Palliative Care Physician – Compassionate Leader

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Paid approved overtime

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted hospital admissions

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Care Physician to join our specialist Palliative Care Service in a permanent part-time capacity (0.5FTE). The successful clinician will demonstrate expertise in palliative medicine, excellent communication, and a commitment to high-quality care for patients with chronic, complex and life-limiting illnesses.

Located in Brisbane, the hospital values inclusive care and multidisciplinary collaboration,

Qualifications

• Registration as a Specialist Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM), or eligibility to obtain Fellowship.
• Eligibility to obtain Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice privileges with St Vincent's Health Australia.
• Ability to successfully complete a National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care for patients with chronic, complex and life-limiting illnesses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
• Contribute to the Palliative Care Service as part of a permanent part-time role.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

FRACP or FAChPM fellowship or eligibility

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Care Physician to join our specialist Palliative Care Service in a permanent part-time capacity (0.5FTE). The successful clinician will demonstrate expertise in palliative medicine, excellent communication, and a commitment to high-quality care for patients with chronic, complex and life-limiting illnesses.

Located in Brisbane, the hospital values inclusive care and multidisciplinary collaboration,