Queenstown – Lead GP VMO

Queenstown: DPA - Yes | MMM6

Features

  • Sign-on Bonus with monthly coordinator payment

Location

Queenstown, TAS

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead GP VMO (Medical Coordinator) to join our expanding practice in Queenstown.

Our Medical Centre is a well-equipped and purpose-built practice facility, adjacent to the Queenstown Hospital and aged care facility. The practice has the capacity for three full-time doctors with support from a full-time CDM trained Registered Nurse, administration staff, and a number of visiting Allied Health professionals and ancillary services.

Ochre Health is one of Australia’s leading General Practice organisations. Founded in 2002 by Dr Hamish Meldrum and Dr Ross Lamplugh in the NSW outback town of Bourke, Ochre is the only General Practice organisation in all MMM areas, from metro to remote Australia. Ochre now supports over 450 doctors, including 90 registrars

The Features

  • Be a senior clinical leader and take ownership of clinical governance
  • Conducting clinical audits
  • Involvement in the new doctor induction program
  • Delivery of better health outcomes for the community
  • Mentoring and supervision of registrars and medical students
  • Leading by example in supporting preventative health initiatives, CDM, and health innovations and ensuring the overall quality of healthcare in the practice
  • Flexible no lock-in contracts, you can decide how long or short you stay
  • Attractive Sign-on or Referral Bonuses. Condition apply.
  • The on-call daily VMO rate.
  • $400k target earning
  • DPA location
  • Accommodation and a car will be provided.

Life in Queenstown

Queenstown, Tasmania, and the surrounding West Coast region is characterized by its rugged beauty and rich mining history. Nestled amidst dramatic mountain ranges and lush rainforests, Queenstown offers a picturesque setting for its residents. The town’s heritage is deeply rooted in mining, evident in its unique landscape scarred by historic mining operations.

Despite its industrial past, Queenstown maintains a strong sense of community, with locals embracing the region’s natural wonders and fostering a resilient spirit. The West Coast is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, and exploring remote wilderness areas. While the area may be remote, the warmth and hospitality of its residents create a welcoming environment for those who call Queenstown and the West Coast home.

Suitability

  • General Registration or Vocational Registration with AHPRA.
  • Proficient with common general practice conditions.
  • Current emergency medicine certificate (APLS, ELS, etc.)
  • Recent experience in an unsupervised setting for VMO.
  • Experience as a Senior/Lead GP is highly desirable.

 

To find out more about this opportunity contact Katitia Cortes on 0407 897 416