General Practitioners

• Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits salary packaging options amounting to $15,886 per annum

• Opportunities for professional development opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

General Practitioners - ACCHO – Ipswich, Queensland.

Job Type:
Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information:
This Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) is seeking General Practitioners for their Ipswich and Laidley Clinics. This well-established clinic has strong community engagement and is well supported by Nursing and Aboriginal Health staff. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact on health outcomes in Aboriginal Health and working on the frontline, we encourage you to consider the following opportunities.
The clinic is seeking dedicated and experienced General Practitioners to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing high-quality care, possess excellent clinical skills, and be enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment, and with First Nation peoples and communities. DPA/19AB Permanent
715 Health Check are utilised at the clinic as a vital tool improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They prioritise early detection and management of health conditions, promoting a holistic approach to health, and contributing to closing the gap is our priority. All General Practitioners have the option to attend local schools to conduct 715 Health Check's.
They have a strong and engaged client base, with outreach efforts including:

• Google Ads

• Social Media community engagement

• Monthly Newsletter

• 715 School Health Checks

• Health Engine online booking system

• Community events and engagement

Key Selection Criteria:

• Registration as General Practitioner with AHPRA

• Current Insurance Indemnity

• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care and primary health care strategies, including appropriate investigations, treatment and referral

• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.

• Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.

• Criminal History Check - Employment is conditional upon maintaining a clear personal history screening checks prior to and throughout employment.

What's on Offer:

• Insurance Indemnity expenses and professional subscriptions (e.g. eTG, AMH) paid by the organisation.

• Four (4) weeks annual leave.

• Annual Christmas closure for all employees, with an additional two (2) gifted annual leave days.

• Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits salary packaging options amounting to $15,886 per annum

• Support from nursing staff and Aboriginal health workers

• Opportunities for professional development opportunities

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible working arrangements

Unique benefits of being part of a multidisciplinary care team, where you'll have direct access to in-house support from a diverse range of specialists and allied health professionals. This collaborative environment not only enhances the quality of care they provide but also fosters continuous learning and professional growth, allowing you to expand your expertise and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
Opportunities to attend community and staff events throughout the year. The organisation strives to create an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our mission of serving the community's health needs.

Mandatory:

• Registration as General Practitioner with AHPRA and the Australian Medical Board (unrestricted)

• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Medicare provider number so that you may claim Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) rebates for your professional services at Ipswich and Laidley Clinic locations

• Current Insurance Indemnity

• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.

• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities

• Criminal History Check.

Salary Information:
Competitive rate on offer.

About Ipswich:
Ipswich is centrally located in the booming South-East Queensland region of Australia. To the east is the capital city Brisbane, and to the west are the rural and agricultural areas of the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys. The city is ideally positioned on the national road network - 40 minutes' drive from Brisbane, an hour's drive from the Gold Coast and 60 minutes' drive from domestic and international air and seaports.

Applications:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as applications are received.

For more information on this position, please contact the team viahws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

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.