Vacancies Rural Generalist GP/VMO - Ochre Medical Centre King Island Ochre Medical Centre King Island Location: King Island Occupation: General Practitioner Title Description: GP/VMO Position Type: Full Time, Permanent, Part Time DPA: Yes MMM: 7 Moratorium Period: 5 Years Do you have a passion for rural practice and experience in emergency care? King Island is renowned for its exquisite produce, sensational golf courses, friendly locals and so much more. If you are attracted to life on an iconic island, you won't want to miss this opportunity! The Position Ochre Medical Centre King Island is located in the island’s largest town, Currie. It is a small practice with two streams of doctors and serves a resident population of around 1,400 plus all of the visitors who regularly come to the island. The practice is the only medical centre on King Island, located right next door to the hospital, which offers emergency and acute care (ATS CAT1-5 patients) and a mix of outpatient services, including mental health, physiotherapy and podiatry. This is a hands-on, full-scope role with real impact. You will work a minimum of 9 sessions in general practice each week and participate in the hospital VMO roster. Taking over an existing patient base, you can expect to see 25 patients per day and still have time to go for a surf. You will receive on- and off-site operational and clinical management support. The practice is open Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings. Hospital on-call is on a 24 hour rotating roster Monday to Friday, and alternating weekends. For this position, you must be proficient in general practice medicine and trauma/accident and emergency medicine and hold a current emergency medicine certificate (APLS, ELS, etc). You must also have recent experience working in an unsupervised setting. Skills and experience required: General or vocational registration with AHPRA ALS2 or equivalent emergency medicine certificate Recent experience in emergency care The Organisation Ochre Health is a leading provider of healthcare to rural, regional and urban communities around Australia, operating a network of over 60 medical centres across five states and territories. It was founded by two rural GPs who believed there had to be a better way, and for 20 years they have been building it. Ochre supports over 450 GPs and 90 registrars with practical, personal and purpose-driven support. Ochre Medical Centre King Island is well established, accredited and fully computerised (Best Practice) and operates a mixed billing model. Doctors are well supported by experienced registered nurses to assist with CDM, immunisations and women's health, a practice manager, office manager and admin staff working collaboratively with the services provided in the hospital and community health centres. There are regular visiting allied health services. The practice is co-located within the King Island Hospital and Health Centre which services six acute care beds, eight high care and six low care residential aged care beds. The hospital offers nursing assistance to the GPs for emergency and accident cases and triages all after hours calls. If you’re after natural beauty, peace, and real connection — you’ll love King Island. King Island offers a remote yet welcoming lifestyle, full of fresh local food, incredible beaches, and no traffic in sight: Two world-class golf courses (Cape Wickham & Ocean Dunes) Surfing, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching Clean air, quiet living, and a connected community A thriving food scene — known for seafood, cheese, and beef An island that’s off the radar, but deeply rewarding to call home What's on offer? In-clinic earnings of up to $330k Universal bulk billing Daily rate for VMO on-call = $200k per annum 1:2 on-call, 7 days VMO then 7 days GP-only House and car package - value $60k Sign-on/relocation Option for FIFO (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) Eligible for The People Project $10,000 incentive grant Eligible for procedural grants and Workforce Incentive Program payments (up to $25k in year 1) Eligible for The People Project Health Workforce Scholarship Program Eligible location for RVTS and the ACRRM Independent Pathway Eligible location for Five Year Scheme, which reduces the moratorium Direct daily flights to Melbourne and the Tasmanian mainland Application Instructions Please contact Fran Robinson at The People Project Tasmania for more information frobinson@thepeopleproject.com.au or apply now. By submitting your CV/Resume or applying for this position, you are providing your consent for the collection of your personal information in accordance with The People Project Tasmania Privacy Policy found on The People Project Tasmania website. The People Project Tasmania will retain your information for a period of 24 months following your most recent communication. Date advertised: Friday 22nd April 2022
