The Position
A group of established medical practices in Northern Queensland is offering an excellent opportunity for VR General Practitioners. With a guaranteed salary of $300k plus superannuation, this role allows you to focus on delivering quality patient care without the stress of focusing on billings when you first start out at the practice. They promote a focus on quality medicine first before profit.
The Clinic
Each practice offers a unique experience. The suburban clinic caters to families, the coastal clinic serves retirees, and the rural practice provides a mix of family care and outreach work. The city clinic is located in a regional hub with advanced healthcare services, including neurosurgery and neonatal intensive care. Due to being located near the second largest hospital in Queensland, this area of Northern Queensland is known for its excellent schools and also it's healthy outdoor lifestyle, making it a great place to work and live.
The team across the practices is close-knit, with a strong social network and regular group activities including white water rafting and sports, perfect for doctors relocating from overseas looking to make connections. All doctors are encouraged to keep their schedule interesting, if that means doing one day on the Island clinic a week, going with the weekly flights to rural clinics to help local areas, done with the plane owned by the group or doing some telehealth from home.
The Locations
- City Practice: Based in a busy regional center, this clinic provides access to a large hospital with a wide range of specialties.
- Suburban Family Clinic: Located in a growing community of young families, ideal for doctors interested in family medicine.
- Coastal Clinic: Situated on a peaceful coastal island, serving mostly retirees, with a focus on chronic disease management and skin cancer checks.
- Rural Practice: For those seeking variety, this rural clinic offers family medicine and remote outreach, with strong ties to local hospitals and emergency departments.
The Package
- Guaranteed $300k salary + superannuation with additional top-up if billings exceed a set threshold.
- No stress over billings—focus on providing quality care.
- 3 months of rental support and a $5,000 relocation bonus.
- Visa sponsorship available, covering all associated costs.
- A close-knit team that enjoys regular social activities like white water rafting, creating a welcoming environment, especially for doctors moving from overseas.
- Variety in the role, with opportunities to work in skin cancer clinics, rural outreach, or from home.
- Option to gain a tax-deductible pilot’s license and join the practice owner on flights between clinic locations.
- Registered training practices, offering opportunities for GPs interested in teaching and mentoring.
- Best Practice software and AI tools for consultation recording.
- Rental support, relocation bonus, and visa sponsorship available.
- Flexible work arrangements across multiple clinics with diverse patient populations.
Essential Criteria
- Fellowship with RACGP and current registration with AHPRA.
- Suitable for doctors under the Specialist PEP program (IMGs welcome).
- A commitment to high-quality patient care, whether in family medicine, rural outreach, or skin cancer work.
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To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Ryan Tester by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.