Telehealth General Practitioner (Newcastle Region)
Telehealth General Practitioner (Newcastle Region)
Ardent Medical is a medical group that provides primary care services to the Australian aged care sector. We are expanding our operations and are seeking experienced VR General Practitioners (preferably with aged care experience) to join our team of medical practitioners to provide telehealth and primary care services to our customers in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). Our customers comprise of both public and private aged care operators with a national footprint.
This role will see the successful candidate:
You will be supported by our nursing and administration staff day-to-day on all administrative and IT related matters. This will allow you to focus on clinical tasks and patient care.
All after-hour calls made by the RACFs will be directed to our medical deputising service who will be responsible for taking the calls and provide the appropriate advice. Notes and actions taken will be recorded on our patient management system for your review when you are back at work. This will ensure you have adequate work life balance and have your time away from work undisturbed.
The successful candidate:
If you are interested in finding out more about the role, speak to our team of doctors and get an insight into our service model. Please contact Aaron on 0403 *** *** or email at ***@ar**.com.au for more information.
About the Role
This role will see the successful candidate:
- solely focused on providing primary care services to residents of RACFs.
- provide primary care services which includes:
- taking medical history
- undertaking clinical examination
- arranging any necessary investigations
- implementing a management plan
- providing appropriate preventive health care
- conduct regular reviews and follow ups with aged care residents.
- contribution to health assessments and medication management for new resident admissions.
- perform annual health assessment reviews for existing residents.
- review multidisciplinary care plans and participate in case conferences when needed.
Full Operational Support
You will be supported by our nursing and administration staff day-to-day on all administrative and IT related matters. This will allow you to focus on clinical tasks and patient care.
No After-hours Requirements
All after-hour calls made by the RACFs will be directed to our medical deputising service who will be responsible for taking the calls and provide the appropriate advice. Notes and actions taken will be recorded on our patient management system for your review when you are back at work. This will ensure you have adequate work life balance and have your time away from work undisturbed.
The successful candidate:
- is an unrestricted Vocationally Registered (VR) - FRACGP or FACRRM is preferred or is a restricted VR doctor under moratorium.
- is currently AHPRA registered and is permitted to work in Australia.
- is able to apply for a Medicare Provider Number.
- must have their own professional indemnity insurance (a copy of your policy must be provided to Ardent Medical for record purposes).
- a great attitude and able to work under the guidance of our Senior Medical Officer.
- is committed to the company and a team player.
- has basic computer knowledge and good social and communication skills.
What you need to do to apply
If you are interested in finding out more about the role, speak to our team of doctors and get an insight into our service model. Please contact Aaron on 0403 *** *** or email at ***@ar**.com.au for more information.