FIFO General Practitioner - Tieri, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Renumeration is $9,500 per week

• Accommodation: furnished house provided

• Flights to and from Emerald are provided

• Vehicle provided for the duration of the roster

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Full-Time (3-year contract)

• Working hours from 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday

Practice Information:
The medical practice is a solo GP practice and has been operating for over 13 years. 70% of the workload is general practice and it is normal for the doctor to see approximately 20 patients per day. They also have a fulltime Physiotherapist who works within the practice and a full time Registered Nurse. Referral to specialists is available. Supervision by experienced doctors where required is always available. Within the practice they have a wide variety of equipment at their disposal. This includes pathology collection facilities, sterilisation equipment, a slit lamp, stress test machine, audiology and spirometry equipment. Most of which are necessary in order to service the major clientele, mine workers, in completing a wide variety of medicals and ensuring they receive the best possible care when they have work related injuries. Mine workers and their families are the most common visitors however they do service a lot of the surrounding farming properties as well.

Position Description: 
The medical practice is looking for a FIFO General Practitioner to work in small mixed billing clinic, Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm. You will be treating patients for the usual mix of general practice presentations, as well as conducting some mine worker medicals. The position is supported by a great team of Receptionists, a Registered Nurse, Allied Health staff and a long-term Practice Manager.

Position Requirements:

• General Practice experience is essential

• Experience in Occupational Health is preferred 

• Emergency response experience will be looked upon favourably.

After Hours Requirements:  
No 

About Tieri: 
Tieri is a very small, friendly mining town located three hours west of both Mackay and Rockhampton and one hour drive from Emerald. The practice services and a local community of around 1500 people and Oaky Creek Coal Mine, plus other surrounding mines and associated services. The town has many facilities available including an olympic size swimming pool, large recreation centre that contains a modern gym, squash and cricket courts, skate park and BMX track, cafe, Foodworks, post office and pharmacy. They are also lucky enough to have an excellent local golf course. There is a primary school in Tieri and the nearest high school is located in Capella 30 minutes bus or car ride. Here is the link to Tieri - https://tieri.com.au/
For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

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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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