Specialist Physician - General Medicine / Geriatrician Bundaberg

Sante Recruitment; Queensland; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private practice opportunity

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

Bundaberg Hospital in the Wide Bay region is seeking an experienced Geriatrician to provide senior clinical leadership across contemporary geriatric medicine models of care for frail older people.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist geriatric medicine services across acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual care settings, with opportunities to establish a private practice in the local area and participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership across geriatric medicine services.
• Deliver specialist geriatric medicine services across acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual care settings.

Job description

Staff Specialist Geriatrician Bundaberg Hospital | Wide Bay, Queensland Senior Clinical Leadership | Salary Package up to $564,548 | Private Practice Opportunity | Coastal Lifestyle
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Geriatrician to join Bundaberg Hospital and provide senior clinical leadership across contemporary models of care for older people.
The Staff Specialist Geriatrician will play a pivotal role in delivering specialist geriatric medicine services to frail older persons across acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual care settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geriatrician seeking a senior clinical role within a progressive regional health service, combined with the potential to establish a private practice in the local area.
The Opportunity The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership and specialist expertise across the geriatric medicine service.
The role encompasses care across:

• Acute hospital services
• Subacute care
• Ambulatory care
• Community services
• Virtual models of care
• Contemporary models of care for frail older people

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centred care and improved outcomes for older people throughout the Wide Bay region.
Private Practice Opportunity The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to establish a private practice outside their Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service appointment, working with local private hospitals.
Support may include:

• Access to local private hospital sessional rooms to assist with establishing a practice
• Assistance with credentialling
• Administrative support when commencing private practice
• Introduction to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
• Assistance in developing local referral pathways

This provides an attractive opportunity to combine a secure public hospital appointment with the potential to develop a private practice and local referral network.
Remuneration & Benefits A highly competitive remuneration package of up to $564,548 per annum is available.
The package comprises:

• Base salary: $223,136 – $282,912 p.a.
• Employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• General Attraction and Retention Allowance
• Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave

Permanent Full-Time | 80 hours per fortnight
Job Ad Reference: H2610WB694229
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Additional Benefits The position also provides an attractive employment package designed to support professional development, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Salary sacrificing options to maximise take-home pay
• Generous employer superannuation contribution
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance
• Paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance
• Lower cost of living compared with major metropolitan centres
• Opportunity to live and work in beautiful regional Queensland
• Strong community connections
• Coastal lifestyle and excellent recreational opportunities

About Bundaberg & the Coral Coast Located approximately four hours north of Brisbane, Bundaberg and the Coral Coast offer an outstanding combination of professional opportunity and relaxed coastal living.
The region is renowned for its beautiful coastline, family-friendly beaches, national parks and access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Enjoy an enviable year-round climate together with excellent shopping, sporting, cultural and educational facilities.
The region also offers an abundance of outdoor activities, including:

• Swimming and surfing
• Fishing
• Camping
• Boating
• National parks and nature experiences
• Coastal walks
• Access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Bundaberg is also home to the internationally recognised Mon Repos Turtle Rookery, adding to the region's unique lifestyle appeal.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician position
• Salary package up to $564,548
• Senior clinical leadership opportunity
• Contemporary geriatric medicine across multiple care settings
• Acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual care
• Private practice opportunity
• Assistance establishing local private practice
• Strong professional development support
• Regional and rural attraction incentives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent coastal lifestyle
• Lower cost of living than metropolitan centres