Emergency Medicine Save job Rural Generalist GP-ED | SA | Ongoing ASAP–Dec | Low Volume ED Job details Location: Adelaide Job Type: Locum - Margin Only Discipline: Emergency Medicine Reference: 87749 Posted: 11 days ago Date Range: Share this job Job description • Excellent accommodation provided – suitable for solo doctors or families, pets welcome • Ongoing work ASAP through to December with strong continuity and flexible blocks • Very low ED volume (approx. 3 presentations per day) in a small, well-supported district Rural GP / GP-ED Opportunity – South Australia Small district | Low presentations | Approx. 200km from Adelaide An excellent opportunity is available for a Rural Generalist or GP-ED doctor to support a small, well-run health district in regional South Australia, servicing a combined population of just under 2,000. This role suits doctors seeking low acuity emergency work, a manageable clinic load, and strong continuity of care across hospital, clinic, and aged care settings. Hospital Facilities: The district operates across two small hospital sites, offering: • 14 acute beds in total • 21 aged care rooms • Low-volume Emergency Departments Approx. 3 ED presentations per day across both sites • Mix of acute, inpatient, and residential aged care patients • Calm, predictable workload with strong nursing support GP Clinics: • 4 consulting rooms across the district • Supported by experienced practice nurses • Clinics open 3–4 days per week • 15-minute standard appointments • 4 patients per hour, with one slot per hour reserved for emergency presentations and hospital/ward follow-ups Daily Routine: • Morning ward rounds prior to clinic: Site 1: 8:30am Site 2: 9:00am • Clinic hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm or 9:30am – 5:00pm 1-hour lunch break • The on-call doctor is responsible for any admitted patients and required to review patients daily On-Call and Weekend Coverage: • Weekends are typically covered by a locum doctor when contracted for the full 7-day period • Local salaried doctors assist with weekend coverage approximately once per month • Sustainable, shared on-call model Accommodation Provided: Multiple accommodation options are available, including: • On-site GP house 3-bedroom family home Fenced yard and 2-car garage Suitable for families and pets • On-site locum flat Self-contained 1-bedroom unit with shared laundry • Off-site unit (approximately 2km from the hospital) Self-contained 2-bedroom unit Single-car garage and fenced yard Suitable for families and pets Why This Role • Very low ED volume • True community medicine with variety across hospital, clinic, and aged care • Flexible blocks or longer-term options • Strong accommodation options for solo doctors or families • Exclusive opportunity not advertised elsewhere Please reach out to me directly for further details on these exclusive sites. To be considered, send through your current CV, two referee contacts, and your availability to support (ASAP–December) — I can then confirm suitability quickly and progress you for priority shortlisting. email me jobs like this If you are a human, ignore this field Create alert By submitting your details you agree to our Privacy Policy
