Consultant Geriatrician
Full-Time Opportunity | Regional Queensland | Excellent Teaching & Career Development
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Geriatrician to join a dynamic and high-performing Geriatric Medicine team within a major regional Queensland health service.
This role offers the chance to deliver comprehensive care to aged and frail patients across:
- Acute care
- Sub-acute services
- Perioperative medicine
- Community-based programs
You will join a collaborative and progressive department committed to excellence in patient care, education, and service development.
The Hospital
This Major Regional Hospital
- Has approximately 331 beds
- Is the largest hospital within the health service
- Provides a broad range of specialist medical services
The Hospital Has a Strong Focus On
- Medical education
- Registrar and physician training
- Workforce development and clinical excellence
The Service Is
- Accredited for:
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians Basic Physician Training
- A host site for the:
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians Divisional Clinical Examination
Strong Academic Affiliations Include
- The University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School
- Central Queensland University
The hospital also maintains an active Medical Education Unit with a significant commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development.
The Opportunity
As a Consultant Geriatrician, You Will
- Deliver specialist geriatric medicine services across inpatient and community settings
- Participate in multidisciplinary care models focused on frailty and complex ageing
- Contribute to perioperative and sub-acute medicine services
- Support teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
- Participate in quality improvement and service innovation initiatives
This is an excellent role for clinicians seeking a rewarding mix of clinical care, teaching, and regional lifestyle.
Requirements
- Specialist registration with AHPRA
- Fellowship of the:
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
The Following Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply
- Advanced trainees attaining Fellowship within the next 6 months
- International Medical Graduates assessed as **Substantially Comparable** by RACP
- Specialists from:
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Canada
- United States
- South Africa
- Hong Kong
Specialists with 1–2 years post-fellowship experience are encouraged to enquire.
Consultants with Rehabilitation Medicine backgrounds and interest in Geriatric Medicine are also welcome to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Diverse and rewarding Geriatric Medicine practice
- Strong focus on education and physician training
- Excellent support for professional development
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Attractive regional Queensland lifestyle and affordability
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in regional healthcare delivery
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