GP - required urgently

Date posted: Monday 13 June 2022
Closing date: Wednesday 31 August 2022

Part-time or full-time doctors are urgently required to join a happy and vibrant medical practice at Ingham, North Queensland. Remuneration is 60 per cent of receipts or $55.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, whichever is greater, plus 60 per cent of Service Incentive Payments (negotiable). AHPRA registration and a minimum two years medical work experience is required.

Ingham Family Medical Practice is on the highway at the northern end of Ingham. It is a purpose-built building and has been operating for 30 years. Formerly known as Ingham Medical Centre, it is now operating as Ingham Family Medical Practice and has been since 2005.

Ingham Family Medical Practice currently has three (3) full-time doctors, and are urgently seeking to recruit a further doctor to join their team. The practice principal, Dr Brett Scott, is a college examiner for ACCRM and RACGP, a trainer for John Flynn and James Cook University, and supervisor for Interns from the Townsville Hospital who rotate every 10 weeks. Dr Scott holds Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, and has much Paediatric and Emergency medicine experience.

The practice offers audiometry, spirometry, skin checks, and ECGs. They do a variety of health checks and medicals. Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology are on site, as well as Rural Medical Imaging who provide CT, USS, and X-ray.

Ingham Family Medical Practice have visiting allied health services such as a podiatrist, an audiologist, a dental prosthetist, a diabetes educator, and a visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon. Registered and enrolled nurses provide continuous medical officer support, as well as performing pap smears, asthma, and diabetes education.

The practice is a registered Q-fever and yellow fever vaccination centre, as well as providing the usual private and NHS vaccinations. Visits to their patients at nursing homes are undertaken, and a good relationship exists with all three facilities in the area.

As a practice, they have regular social evenings and family outings. Beachfront accommodation is available for the suitable applicant. Ingham Family Medical Practice are a genuine, caring practice, staffed by pleasant, motivated people, and they look forward to hearing from you regarding any enquiries you may have.

For further details regarding the practice, visit www.inghammedical.com.au

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