An Eastern NSW hospital requires a Specialist in Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology from 30/06/2025 to 29/08/2025.
Shift(s) details as below:
from 30/06/2025 14:00 to 29/08/2025 22:00 at $2750 per day
General Medicine & Geriatrician Work Plan
Workdays/Hours:
• Monday: 0800–1630
• Tuesday to Friday: 1400–2200
Daily Workflow:
• 1400–1430: Huddle with ASET nurse
• 1430–1600: Rounding on inpatients (allocated bed card) and inpatient consults
• 1600–2200: ED consults (geriatric reviews, admissions, and patients for medical admission)
Key Responsibilities:
• Early screening in ED using ISAR/frailty tools within 1 hour of presentation
• Avoid unnecessary admissions (e.g. through HITH, subacute referrals)
• Provide CGA in ED and wards
• Review patients for RACF transfer under Gen Med/Geriatrics
• Liaise early with discharge planner and ASET nurse
• Support orthogeriatric shared care for older fracture patients
• Attend:
o 1030 MDT (daily)
o 1230 Complex Case MDT (Wednesdays)
Supports:
• Junior Medical Officer
For further information about this job, please contact Skilled Medical on 1300 900 100. The rate is $2750.00/day
To apply, please click 'Apply Now' on this page to complete the enquiry form on the Skilled Medical website and upload your CV. We will get back in touch with you. Should you wish to discuss this position further, please call 1300 900 100.
Please note: you must be eligible for work in Australia and be eligible for general or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
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