• A friendly family practice in a tropical location.

• Initial assistance provided with accommodation and transport.

• Work with a supportive team of doctors and staff.

Practice Information:
This is an accredited general practice medical centre serving a diverse range of patients. It is a group practice, bulk billing all patients 7 days from 7am. As well as GPs, they also have on site pharmacy, pathology collection, dentist, physio, exercise physio, dietitian, diabetic educator, podiatrist and psychologists. The practice also provides reception and nursing support for all of the hours the centre is open.

Position Description:
The General Practitioner role is to provide comprehensive medical care to individuals, families and communities (from initial consultation to follow up) on simple and complex health conditions. The General Practitioner provides a range of health services ranging from prevention of illness through to treatment and rehabilitation. The position requires consultation with other professionals internally (e.g. Nurse) and externally (e.g. specialist) as required, with coordination and ongoing care relating back to the General Practitioner. General Practitioners in this role continue to assist patients and the community by providing ongoing education, participation in health promotion, conducting research and assisting training to colleagues and other health professionals.

Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a GP and AHPRA medical board registration or eligibility for same.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

After Hours Requirements: No

Salary Information: Percentage of Billings (From AUD 102,060)

About Townsville:
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Australia, in the state of QLD. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, it is in the tropics region of Queensland. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a 2021 census population of 200,000. Considered the unofficial capital of North Queensland, Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state. Townsville has a tropical climate as it north of The Tropic of Capricorn. Schools include Kirwan State High School, Willows Primary, Weir Primary, Ryan Catholic, Thuringowa Primary and high school. The Townsville Hospital is 20 km away from the surgery approx 20 minutes’ drive. The hospital has the following specialist services: Intensive Care; hyperbaric medicine; palliative care; Spinal Rehabilitation; cardiac surgery and radiation and medical oncology. This Hospital is a teaching hospital, affiliated with James Cook University, and recognised for the training provided by specialists in anaesthetics, surgery, medicine, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, General and Rural Practice associated with the hospital as well a range of associated professorships and clinical lecturers. The hospital also has clinics, allied health and outreach services. 

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@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.

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