General Practitioner - Gympie (JOB – 10003179)

• Located 2 hours north of Brisbane and 30 minutes from Noosa

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

After Hours Requirements:  No

Practice Information:

The Practice is situated in Southside Town Centre in premises that include 13 consulting rooms, 6 treatment rooms, office space, 3 waiting areas. The doctors provide a comprehensive range of family medical services and have special interests including Asthma, Diabetes, Health assessments, Chronic Disease Care Plans, Skin Clinics, Travel vaccination. This is a mixed billing practice.  They have Nursing and Administration staff to assist General Practitioners.

Position Description:

Reports to: Practice Principal
Purpose of position: To provide competent patient-centered care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness. Such care is based on latest evidence and guidelines and meets legislative requirements.

Responsibilities To provide good clinical care:

• Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients.
• Ordering diagnostic tests as needed and checking and informing patients of results in accordance with the practice’s procedure.
• Referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide.
• Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care.
• Documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, in accordance with the practice’s procedure.

To maintain good medical practice:

• Maintaining professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development.
• Having a working knowledge of legislation and standards of general practice.
• Maintaining a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
• Practicing medicine in a way that reflects the company’s values and mission. Maintaining trust (professional relationships with patients)
• Providing services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients.
• Responding openly and following up complaints or feedback. Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Collaborating with regards to rosters and providing cover to ensure patients’ needs are met.
• Working constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care
• Involvement in practice accreditation activities.
• Participating in centre-based audits and activities.
• Maintaining integrity in professional practice
• Charging for consultations in accordance with the practice’s policy.
• Declaring vested interests in services to which you may refer patients.
• Returning telephone calls in a timely manner.
• Completing documents (i.e. medical reports) in a timely manner.
• Clearing the in-tray correspondence daily.
• Participating in centre-based audits.
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of company policy with regards to clinical practice as described in the practice manuals.
• Reporting ‘events’ or untoward incidents in accordance with professional obligations and practice policy.
• Using the computer effectively (i.e. recall and reminder systems, data input).
• Keeping up to date with new item numbers, SIP's and incentive payments.
• Ensuring your immunisation status is kept up to date.

Develop and maintain relationships with:

• Other general practitioners and associates
• Practice manager
• Nurse manager and other nurses
• Office manager and reception staff
• Community and secondary service providers, and
• Local hospitals, nursing homes and hostels.

Expected behaviours and personal attributes:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations.
• Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications (e.g. ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements).
• Identify and respond to unsafe practice (e.g. implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law).
• Demonstrate patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups
• Always be well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging. Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.
• Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity,
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information
• Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary.
• Demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively and independently, and the ability to prioritise and organise.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• AHPRA registration
• Vocational registration
• Current driver’s licence
• Current medical indemnity insurance

Salary Information:  Percentage of Billings - Negotiable (Based on Experience & Qualifications)

About Gympie:

Gympie is located 2 hours north of Brisbane and 30 minutes from Noosa. With a history of agriculture, beef and dairy farming, the Mary Valley and Gympie region has earned a reputation as a ‘food bowl’ of south east Queensland. From the Mary Valley to the Cooloola Coast and west to Kilkivan and Goomeri you can enjoy wonderful nature based experiences and sample locally grown produce.

For more information on this position, please contact our team!

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

 

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