General Practitioner - Lifestyle - no weekends - PEP - MDRAP - DPA

Position Summary

Located about 1 hour from Townsville this is the largest of the communities situated in the Burdekin River Delta.  Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays are 2 hours drive to the south. The population is approximately 19,000 and is supported primarily by the sugar and vegetable growing, agriculture and grazing industries. Fishing is possibly the single most popular pastime.

For a doctor looking for a tropical North Queensland lifestyle and a vibrant working atmosphere in a modern and spacious medical practice this practice is well worth considering.  

A fantastic package with generous % shared, initial guarantee and relocation assistance can be negotiated

You will join a team of 2 GPs and experienced practice nurses. Visiting allied health services are available. Currently the services provided at the practice include:

• Child health & immunisations
• Wound care & injury management
• Women’s health – cervical screening, breast checks, menopause support
• Men’s health – testosterone deficiencies, prostate checks, testicular checks
• Mental health
• STI/STD testing
• ATSI health assessments
• Diabetes risk evaluation
• Asthma management
• Chronic condition management
• 75+ year old health checks *Ts & Cs apply
• 45-49 year old health checks *Ts & Cs apply

Work related medicals and assessments can be arranged for various industries.

• WorkCover Claims
• Drug Screening
• Pre-employment medicals
• Return-to-work assessments
• Functional capacity assessments
• Commercial drivers license medicals

Essential Criteria

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Vocational Registration (FRACGP
• FACRRM
• FRNZCGP)
• Full Australian Work Rights
• General Practice experience in Australia
• Passion and commitment to providing a high level of care to patients

If you are interested in this position please click Apply Now.