VR General Practitioner - Port Stephens

Access Telehealth; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 500,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive guaranteed rates: $2,000 +

Job summary

Access Aged Care is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to provide on-site medical care to residents across Port Stephens and surrounding regions. This role offers weekday hours only, with dedicated nursing support to coordinate rounds and follow-up care.

You will work with a consistent cohort of residents, delivering proactive, relationship-based care while leveraging telehealth geriatricians and specialists for complex decisions and prevention of deterioration.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Specialist Registration as a General Practitioner.
• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship required (or nearing completion).
• Minimum one day per week, with potential for more sessions.
• Comfortable with technology, including system-based reporting and common clinical software.
• A personal laptop is required to perform the duties of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site medical care to residents across Port Stephens and surrounding regions.
• Collaborate with an Access Aged Care Nurse to coordinate care plans and follow-up.
• Access telehealth geriatricians and specialists for complex clinical decisions.
• Deliver proactive, relationship-based care and build long-term clinical relationships.

Skills

AHPRA GP registration

Fellowship required (RACGP or ACRRM)

Tech-friendly

Laptop required

Tools

Clinical software

System-based reporting

Job description

Join Our Team

Access Aged Care is redefining how General Practitioners practise within Residential Aged Care Homes, creating a more sustainable, clinically supported and rewarding way to practise medicine in aged care.

Backed by the national network of Access Telehealth, our multidisciplinary model enables GPs to focus on timely, proactive resident care while working alongside dedicated nurses, telehealth specialists and streamlined operational systems.

Designed for clinicians who want to continue practising in aged care long-term, without the unsustainable pressures traditionally associated with the sector - this model supports proactive intervention, collaborative care and better health outcomes for older Australians. Our integrated model of care has delivered measurable reductions in emergency department presentations, unplanned hospitalisations and polypharmacy within partnered Residential Aged Care Homes nationally.

Through our national network of general practitioners, nurses and specialists, we support Residential Aged Care Homes and regional communities nationwide while improving access to high-quality healthcare for older Australians.

About The Role

Access Aged Care is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to provide on-site medical care to residents across Port Stephens and surrounding regions.

This opportunity offers weekday hours only, with no after-hours, weekends or on-call requirements. With dedicated after-hours support in place, you can switch off between sessions and protect your personal time.

You will work with a consistent cohort of residents, allowing you to deliver proactive, relationship-based care and build meaningful long-term clinical relationships.

An Access Aged Care Nurse supports your rounds, residents and follow-up care, helping coordinate care plans, investigations and communication with homes so your sessions run smoothly and efficiently.

Supported by telehealth geriatricians, physicians and specialists, you will have trusted backup for complex clinical decision-making and preventative resident care - helping address issues early, before they escalation into avoidable deterioration or hospital presentations.

Our integrated model includes shared clinical records, streamlined systems and dedicated practice support, reducing paperwork, coordination and operational burden so you can focus on what matters most - less paperwork, better medicine.

Why GPs Choose Us

• Competitive Guaranteed Rates: Earn $2,000 + GST per day for an 8-hour workday, with predictable scheduling and consistent demand within established Residential Aged Care Homes.
• Dedicated Nursing Support: An Access Aged Care Nurse supports your rounds, residents and follow-up care - helping your sessions run efficiently, ensuring follow-up actions are completed and allowing you to focus on medicine rather than coordination and administration.
• After-Hours Support - So You’re Not Always “On”: Dedicated locum and after-hours support means issues are managed when you are off duty.
• Less Paperwork, Better Medicine: Shared clinical records, systems and practice support streamline referrals, scripts, billing and reporting.
• Specialist Support for Complex Residents: Work alongside telehealth geriatricians and specialists providing preventative input and early intervention support.
• Flexibility That Fits Your Life: Commence with as little as one day per week, with sessions designed to work around your existing practice and commitments.
• Quality Over Quantity: Deliver thoughtful, person-centred care within a structured caseload focused on quality, proactive care and meaningful long-term resident relationships.
• Sustainable Long-Term Practice: Continue practising in aged care within a model designed to reduce burnout, improve work-life balance and provide genuine clinical support.

Requirements

• Current AHPRA Specialist Registration as a General Practitioner.
• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship required (or nearing completion).
• Minimum one day per week, with the opportunity to take on additional sessions if desired.
• Comfortable with technology, including system-based reporting and common clinical software.
• A personal laptop is required to perform the duties of this role.

GPs Nearing Fellowship

Are you nearing the completion of your Fellowship with the RACGP or ACRRM? We invite you to explore an opportunity to make a significant impact in Aged Care. Get in touch with us today.

Competitive daily rates available for GPs nearing Fellowship.