General Practitioner
Job No:
84102
Location:
Northam, WA
- Join this multidisciplinary clinic, providing care to a large cross-section of the community.
- Attractive remuneration package circa $250,000 plus salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay!
- Relocation assistance available - enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle in Australia's Golden Outback, while only an hour out of Perth!
About the Wheatbelt GP Network
The Wheatbelt GP Network is a NFP regional leader in primary health care delivery across the Wheatbelt region of WA. The Network is a progressive service provider that works with health professionals, hospitals, three levels of government, local agencies and community members to deliver integrated, evidence-based, multidisciplinary primary health care.
The Network supplies GP, nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics, diabetic education, Aboriginal health, counselling, psychology, ultrasound, pathology collection and support services. Services are delivered from 5 sites, as well as through outreach services. The Wheatbelt Health Centre (WHC) is a modern facility built in partnership with the Commonwealth under the super clinic's program and is the flagship facility for the Network. Whilst there may be work across a range of locations the majority of the work will focus on areas that are hard to reach and maybe anywhere in the Wheatbelt region.
About the Opportunity
Wheatbelt GP Network now has a rewarding opportunity for a General Practitioner to join their collaborative team in Northam, WA, on a full-time basis. Hours will be primarily Monday to Friday, with an average of one Saturday worked every five weeks (TOIL accrued).
This position has arisen as the current clinic GP is retiring and is looking for someone to take over their established client base of 30+ years.
Working within this patient outcome and community focussed super clinic, you'll be responsible for providing friendly, thorough and respectful consultation to patients in the community. You'll do this through an integrated multidisciplinary care approach focusing on:
- Chronic disease management;
- Aboriginal health;
- Mental health; and
- Aged care.
Working alongside a range of mental health and allied health workers, you will be joining a well-supported clinic, including experienced nurses, visiting specialists and a large reception team providing excellent administration support. You'll also enjoy a modern environment with access to pharmacy, pathology and a large minor surgery treatment room onsite.
The ideal candidate will be a vocationally registered General Practitioner, legally able to practice in Australia. You'll also hold FACRRM or FRACGP qualifications.
Wheatbelt GP Network is looking for a compassionate candidate, who is understanding, empathetic and patient-focused. You'll understand that you are an integral part of the practice and community, and will use your high-level interpersonal skills to go above and beyond for your patients.
Importantly, you'll be able to demonstrate a commitment to improving organisational practice through quality process.
What's on Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your patient list while working with an organisation dedicated to achieving positive health outcomes for the community.
Wheatbelt GP Network is a family orientated organisation that prides itself on the ongoing support and understanding they provide to their employees. They greatly encourage a healthy work/life balance, granting you flexibility with working hours.
Upon joining this accredited not-for-profit practice, you'll be offered an attractive remuneration package circa $250,000 plus salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay. Relocation assistance is also on offer for the right candidate.
This position is a wonderful opportunity to join a regional leader in primary health care delivery - Apply Now!
Wheatbelt GP Network is also recruiting for General Practitioners, Mental Health Workers, Social Workers and ATSI Health Workers. For more information on these positions, please click on the links below:
Psychologists - Click here to view this position description
Mental Health Workers - Nurse, Social Worker & ATSI Health Worker - Click here to view these position descriptions