General Practitioner

• Competitive Salary (not Medicare billing dependent).
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• 6 weeks annual leave

Job Title: General Practitioner

SWAMS is a Not-for-Profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation founded on the principles of self-determination, empowerment, and freedom of choice. We recognise the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Our mission is to deliver best-practice and culturally appropriate holistic health services to the Indigenous population of the South-West region of Western Australia.

Join us in promoting health and well-being for all!

An exciting opportunity exists for General Practitioners who want to make a difference in Aboriginal health. You will join a supportive team including Primary Health Nurses, Child Health Nurses, Midwives, Chronic Condition Nurses, Mental Health and Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners. Working at SWAMS you will be able to spend more time with each client to enable you to deliver high quality care. You will be an important leader and mentor of the health care team. SWAMS has supportive management who encourage clinical autonomy in a well-funded practice.

SWAMS also runs outreach clinics in Manjimup, Collie, Busselton, Brunswick, Narrogin and Katanning. All travel is done during working hours. The total package for this role is open to discussion, however, some of our benefits are listed below.

Benefits

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Competitive Salary (not Medicare billing dependent).
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 11% superannuation
• Annual uniform allowance
• PD opportunities

Essential Criteria

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a General Practitioner.
• Hold valid provider and prescriber numbers from the Health Insurance Commission of Australia.
• Vocational Registration, or hold a Fellowship with FRACGP, FACRRM.
• Ongoing participation in Continuing Education programs as directed by either RACGP or ACRRM.
• Have a passion for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people
• Ability to mentor and train staff
• Ability to use IT systems such as telehealth and patient management software
• Have community connections in desired location or ability to build community relations.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in primary health care and chronic condition management

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of Aboriginal Culture, values and health issues.
• Experience/or training in maternal & child health, men’s health and emergencies.
• Awareness of AGPAL standards and requirements for maintaining General Practice Accreditation.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations, including Occupational Health and Safety, Disability Services and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of Medicare billing practices including PIP and SIP payments.
• Clinical experience in an Aboriginal Medical Service/Aboriginal health
• Experience in rural/remote settings
• Willingness to be included in our Outreach clinic GP Roster

To Apply

To apply for this role please click apply and submit your resume and cover letter. 

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