Description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations, examinations, and medical history assessments to diagnose and manage a broad range of health conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic investigations, including pathology tests, imaging, X-rays, and other procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, administer therapeutic interventions, and provide ongoing patient care.
• Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
• Provide preventative healthcare advice, including lifestyle, diet, exercise, and disease prevention guidance.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional, legal, and practice requirements.
• Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers where appropriate, and exchange relevant medical information to ensure coordinated care.
• Arrange hospital admissions and follow-up care when required.
• Comply with professional, legislative, and public health obligations, including reporting notifiable diseases and other required notifications.
• Participate in continuing professional development, clinical audits, accreditation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with other GPs, nurses, administrative staff, hospitals, and community healthcare providers.
• Deliver services in a respectful, culturally sensitive, and professional manner while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Essential Requirements:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner (International Medical Graduates are acceptable)
• Proven experience working as a General Practitioner (or equivalent)
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and a multicultural healthcare environment.