Family Medicine Practitioner job

Job Code	1629/1
Date Posted	15/02/2012
Seniority	Family Medicine Practitioner/ GP
Specialty	General Practice
Location	Queensland, Australia
Duration	Permanent

This local Medical Centre, opened in late 2010 requires a General Practitioner to assist with meeting patient demand. This clinic currently has 3 full-time GPs, 2 Practice Nurses and opening hours on all 7 days of the week. It is conveniently located near to 2 Pharmacies and other local amenities. Opening hours stretch from 7am until 7pm Monday through Friday, and 8.30am until 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

In this role you will practice health assessments, well person checks, breast exams and pap smears, childhood, adult, travel and annual Flu immunisations, minor surgical procedures / biopsies / excisions and minor ED problems. Other services you will provide include checks on suspicious skin lesions, care plans for those with chronic conditions, with formation of Team Care Arrangements for appropriate access to allied health care and possibly dental care as well as Mental Health Treatment Plans for those who require.

This unique seaside village lies in close proximity to both beach and river access, offering the best of boating, the river and the sea. A popular seaside holiday destination, it continues to develop as a seaside town with parks, picnic areas, boat ramps, sporting grounds, schools, churches, public amenities, motels, bowls and social clubs and Caravan Park. The town also boasts a comprehensive shopping centre catering for all needs with restaurants, takeaways and a cafe. It really is idyllic sunny Australian living at its best!