At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic Geriatric team delivering high-quality care across various settings.
- Company: Rockhampton Hospital, a leading facility in Central Queensland.
- Benefits: Attractive salary up to $528,432 p.a., professional development, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of aged and frail patients.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Specialist Physician in Geriatric Medicine with relevant qualifications.
ME Medical Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Geriatrican to work in QLD. RACP fellowship is preferred; however, consideration may be given to substantially comparable Geriatricans that have been assessed by RACP. This is a full-time permanent role.
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary Geriatric team delivering high-quality care across acute, sub-acute, perioperative, and community-based settings. The Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine will contribute to a wide range of geriatric services, including the management of complex behavioural cases, discharge planning, and orthogeriatric care.
Responsibilities include:
- Upholding CQ Health values
- Ensuring patient safety and service quality
- Driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation
- Performance development
- Promoting health and safety
- Supporting research and education
- Meeting professional development and training requirements
This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - if you qualify.
About the Hospital: Rockhampton Hospital is a 305 bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment. Specialist Medical Services offered at the Rockhampton Hospital include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.
About the role: Join a high performing and evolving multidisciplinary Geriatric team that delivers high quality care for aged and frail patients across acute, sub-acute, perioperative and community-based programs.
About you: Mandatory qualification/s include registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist Physician – Geriatric Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) in the specialty of Geriatric Medicine is required specialist qualification; however, applicants with equivalent overseas qualifications assessed as substantially comparable by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians may also be considered. Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies is required. The appointee will be required to undergo a credentialing process and will be granted appropriate scope of clinical practice. There is a system of review and renewal of credentials and privileges for Senior Medical Staff, reviewed on a five-yearly basis. Your qualifications and certifiable skills and competencies determine the scope of clinical practice you will be granted and subsequently your position title and salary status.
What is offered: Salary information includes total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a., comprised of:
- A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
- A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Other benefits include:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
- Overtime and on call allowances
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
- Generous Salary Sacrificing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Geriatrican Consultant employer: ME Medical Recruitment
Join a leading regional health service in Sale, where you can make a meaningful impact as a Consultant Geriatrician while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. With competitive remuneration, excellent professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, you'll thrive in a role that balances clinical excellence with the beauty of the Gippsland region. Experience the perfect blend of career growth and quality of life, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and a welcoming community.
