Physician Partner

This is a flexible permanent part-time role, with a minimum of 16 hours a fortnight, over Monday to Friday and is divided into 3-4 hour shifts over the fortnight. The opportunity will see you support the general medical admission assessment of patients admitting to Ramsay Clinic Cairns as voluntary clients.

• Identify patient needs through systematic assessment ensuring appropriate treatment is implemented in collaboration with Visiting Medical Officers (Psychiatrists).
• Implement planned medical care which is evidence-based to achieve identified outcomes.
• Prioritize and provide medical care according to professional standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide collegial support in clinical problem-solving, acting as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Assist with education of clinical staff and medical students within areas of expertise as required.
• Participate in discharge planning, coordinating activities with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure medication prescription, management, and documentation complies with legal and hospital policy requirements.
• Provide effective first-line management during medical emergencies and code situations, including the management of potentially aggressive patients.

• Current and relevant registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate General Practitioner experience.
• Competent in providing advanced life support measures.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in an acute mental health care facility (desirable).

• Recognition, rewards, professional development, and employee referral programs.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships, and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support.
• Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.