Locum General Practitioner - Toowoomba QLD (JOB -10003752)

• 80% of billings on offer
• Locum role in Queensland's largest inland city
• Family focused practice that works together as a team
• Receptionists, nurses and doctors all work collaboratively to support one another, which leads to better health outcome for patients

Job Title:  Locum General Practitioner – Toowoomba, Queensland.

Job Type: Locum - Full-Time.

Proposed Locum Period:  10th March 2025 - 5th April 2025.

Practice Information:
The medical practice is located at in Westbrook and is part of a group practice that offers mixed billing. They bulk bill children under 16 and those with a current concession card, they also bulk bill DVA card holders. The practice offers services for all ages from birth through to the elderly. With a great focus on preventative health.

Position Description:

• Provide evidence of AHPRA Registration. Provide evidence of Medical Indemnity. Provide evidence of Medicare Provider Number Tasks and Responsibilities To provide good clinical care:
• Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients
• Ordering diagnostic tests as needed, checking and informing patients of results as per clinic procedure.
• Referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide.
• Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care.
• Documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, as per clinic procedure.

To maintain good medical practice:

• Maintain professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development.
• Maintain a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice.
• Practice medicine in a way that reflects the practice’s values.
• Adhere to infection control and occupational health & safety policy and standards Maintaining trust
• Provide services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients
• Respond openly and follow up complaints or feedback in a timely manner.
• Report and document near misses or mistakes in clinical care to the practice manager.
• During the term of engagement and after it has ceased you will not use or divulge any information confidential to the Practice, pertaining to either patients or business matters. Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Collaborating in regard to rosters and providing cover to ensure patients’ needs are met.
• Address staff and patient concerns sensitively and in a timely manner
• Develop communication pathways with local allied and ancillary health providers
• Carry out all other duties as negotiated. Maintaining integrity in professional practice
• Charging for consultations in line with clinic policy and the Medicare schedule.
• Declare vested interests in services that you may be referring to
• Returning phone calls in timely manner
• Completing documents i.e. medical reports in a timely manner
• Clearing in-tray daily and delegating this task if absent
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of practice policy with regard to clinical practice as described in practice manuals.
• Using the computer effectively i.e. recall systems, data input.
• Keeping up to date with new item numbers.
• Expected behaviours and personal attributes.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations.
• Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications, for example, ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements.
• Identify and respond to unsafe practice, for example, implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law.
• Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups.
• Be always well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging. Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.
• Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity,
• Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently, and ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Fellowed General Practitioner
• Current AHRPA registration

After Hours Requirements:  No

Locum Rate:
80% of billings.

About Toowoomba:
Westbrook is a suburb on the western side of Toowoomba, located 10 minutes from the CBD. Toowoomba is Queensland's largest inland city. Toowoomba is known for its country charm and is also known as the garden city. Toowoomba boasts hundreds of well-kept and well utilised parks and gardens. With Toowoomba's pleasant climate, you can leave the car at home and either walk or cycle through the parks, taking in the beautiful scenery, while enjoying the fresh air. Toowoomba offers many fine places to dine out as well as a growing urban coffee and art scene. Toowoomba has something for everyone, Toowoomba will not disappoint.

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