Family Practice Physician - New Locums Opportunity to Practice in New Zealand

Global Medical Staffing; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in New Zealand is seeking an experienced general practitioner to provide culturally appropriate care in a kaupapa Maori environment. The role involves working solo in regional clinics and collaborating with medical students. Candidates should have a medical degree and a commitment to health equity. Benefits include licensing assistance and support for housing and travel.

Benefits

Licensing/Registration and immigration assistance

24/7 assistance from GMS representatives

Housing, travel, and transportation support

Qualifications

• Willing to wait for license.
• Commitment to health equity and ongoing quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide general practice care in a kaupapa Maori environment.
• Work solo in regional clinics and in the main clinic.
• Collaborate with medical students/trainees.

Education

Medical degree and eligible for medical practice in New Zealand

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced general practitioner to provide whanau-centered, culturally appropriate, and individual holistic care to whanau (family) that addresses health needs and promotes wellness. The incoming physician will be comfortable working solo in one of our regional clinics, as well as our main clinic. The successful candidate will be committed to achieving health equity and driving quality improvement to ensure better health outcomes for our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general practice care in a kaupapa Maori environment, with emphasis on whanau-centered and culturally appropriate service.
• Work solo in regional clinics and in the main clinic.
• Collaborate with medical students/trainees as part of a teaching practice, and with nurse practitioners.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Willing to wait for license
• Medical degree and eligible for medical practice in New Zealand
• Commitment to health equity and ongoing quality improvement

Schedule & patient load

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; approximately 30 patients per day; 1:4 nurse-triaged call.

Benefits & support

• Licensing/Registration and immigration assistance
• GMS representatives available 24/7 for assistance
• Member of NALTO
• Most assignments provide housing, travel and transportation