General Practitioner – ACCHO – Rockhampton, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Competitive rate of $160 per hour

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Full-Time

Practice Information:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years and their vision is for Healthy and Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children, families and communities – self – determining, culturally strong, and thriving in their own way. The organisation provides comprehensive primary healthcare and wellbeing services, collaborates with partner agencies for integrated continuity of care and advocates for health policy and health system reform. Their services include general practice bulk-billing clinics, social and emotional wellbeing and generalist counselling services, chronic disease management, preventative health screening, children and family health and early childhood education services.
Position Description: 
Working as a full-time General Practitioner based in Rockhampton, you will report 
to the Clinical Operations Manager and play a vital role in delivering comprehensive and culturally sensitive healthcare services to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality primary healthcare services including diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions 

• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and respect for Aboriginal traditions and practices in healthcare delivery 

• Managing chronic diseases and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes 

• Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care 

• Prescribe medications and other treatments as necessary

• Providing best practice comprehensive primary health care optimising uptake and income generation across the service through MBS billings

• Providing leadership in the safety and quality of clinical services delivered by the health team

• Working in a multidisciplinary team environment with access to visiting allied health and specialist service responsible for demonstrating leadership in clinical quality, safety and fostering a culture of organisational reflection and continuous quality improvement

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent (MBBS) 

• Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM 

• APHRA registered unconditional 

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a medical practitioner in a general practice/primary health care setting (including post graduate training)

After Hours Requirements:  
No 

About Rockhampton: 
Rockhampton is the traditional land of the Darumbal Aboriginal people, who have a rich cultural history in the region. Rockhampton is a regional city in Central Queensland, located on the Fitzroy River, known as the "beef capital of Australia" and a hub for agriculture, education, and health. It features a rich heritage with many historic buildings, a vibrant riverside setting, and is a gateway to the Capricorn Coast

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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