Parkes, NSW – General Practitioner

Parkes: DPA - Yes | MMM4

Features

  • $35k incentive start-up payment
  • Just over 1 hour drive to Dubbo Regional Airport
  • High billing practice (optional VMO hospital ED shifts if desired)

Ochre Medical Centre Parkes

We have an excellent opportunity for a Rural General Practitioner to bring their skills to country Australia. With a recent internal transfer we are looking for a General Practitioner who interested in working at a busy practice and can focus on chronic disease management.

Ochre Medical Centre Parkes is a large medical centre, which was established over 50 years ago. This practice has allied/specialist health rooms, on-site pathology and a three-way treatment room for minor procedures. In addition, our nursing team is available for immunisations, vaccinations, BP monitoring, INR monitoring, ECG’s, health assessments & chronic disease management.

There are further opportunities to contribute to the VMO services at Parkes hospital, if desired. You will be well supported by working with experienced team of GPs VMO, nurses and allied health specialists. The hospital on-call shifts are from 8am to 6pm with night shifts available; with a steady flow of presentations averaging 30 to 35 per day.

If you decide on Ochre Health Parkes, we’re committed to maintaining the long-term health of our patients. We offer practitioners opportunities to be involved in medical education, research & professional development, and provide all the support you need.

Benefits:

  • High dollar consult clinic ($400 p/hr) – 65% of billings
  • 75% of billings for first three months
  • $35k incentive payment paid on start date
  • Relocation/Rental assistance provided for 12 months
  • DPA and MMM4 location
  • Eligible for RVTS, ACRRM IP, RACGP PEP/FSP – GP Training Pathway
  • Open to MDRAP bridging program with the RDN
  • Opportunity to join VMO on-call roster (8am to 6pm) – daily rate over $2,000 per shift
  • On and off-site operational and clinical management support
  • Optional Procedural ED/Anaesthetics at Lachlan Health Services
  • Practice is supported by visiting allied health, and Registered Nurses to assist with CDM, immunizations and women’s health
  • We track better patient health outcomes and better patient satisfaction scores

Parkes Town has on offer:

  • Parkes has a population of around 15,000 and is only over 1 hour drive from Dubbo and 5 drive from Sydney.
  • Parkes has 4 primary schools and 2 high schools in the area
  • Shopping at major retails like Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Big W, Harvey Norman, Betta Home living and more
  • Commerce is mainly agriculture and mining
  • Great town for weather, parks, reserve and all sports
  • Parkes host internationally known events like Elvis & ABBA festival and also the science and space CSIRO centre.

Requirements:

  • Currently holding AHPRA General Registration or FRACGP/FRACRRM Fellowship
  • Interested in health outcomes and Chronic Disease Management
  • Rights to work in Australia (also available for visa sponsorship)
  • Flexible working days (part-time or full-time hours)