Have you obtained your Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, or equivalent eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia? An opportunity for a permanent Medical Officer Private Practice has become available in our Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service that may just interest you!

The Medical Officer Private Practice will be responsible for working with the Medical Superintendent Private Practice to provide safe, efficient quality medical services to inpatients and outpatients of the Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service, as well as a general practice clinic which operates within the same building. The position also requires participation in a 24-hour on-call roster ensuring medical services are available at all times.

If you’re passionate about helping people, apply today to be a key member of our fast-growing, multidisciplinary team.

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

The Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service facility is a relatively new purpose-built facility which provides 24-hours a day, seven days a week acute medical inpatient services, residential aged care, outpatient services and an emergency department.

About the role:

An opportunity exists to maintain selected skills at the Baralaba Hospital, and it is intended the Medical Officer Private Practice will maximise their professional development. The role has the potential to attract significant additional training, incentives and benefits from organisations committed to supporting the success of healthcare in rural and regional Australia.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s:
  • MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Enrolment/acceptance into a GP training program that will facilitate a provider number with access to Medicare benefits for the private practice.
  • Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification, and enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) program of appropriate College.
• Credentialing process: 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 Scope of Clinical Practice for Specialists and Non-specialist Senior Medical Officers on staff. This is reviewed on a three-yearly basis.

Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: See attached Role Description for more information.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $255,345 p.a. (MOR1-3); $242,909 p.a. (MOR1-1) is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $176,802 - $187,832 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowance
• Inaccessibility Incentive Allowance ($27,600)
• Earnings from Private Practice
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Locality Allowance (Baralaba)
• See the role description for a full list

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA4F570010.

Applications close: Sunday, 21 July 2024.

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• BA4F570010 - Medical Officer Private Practice (PDF, 353KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants