VR General Practitioner Contract Role in Hobart Residential Aged Care

Overview

Access Aged Care is revolutionizing the practice of General Practitioners within Residential Aged Care Homes by enabling a sustainable and clinically supported approach. This model facilitates proactive and timely care in collaboration with dedicated nursing staff, telehealth specialists, and optimized operational workflows. It is designed for clinicians committed to long-term aged care practice, alleviating common sector pressures through integrated, multidisciplinary coordination. Our national network has successfully reduced emergency visits, hospital admissions, and polypharmacy across partnered homes.

Role Details

We are seeking a committed General Practitioner to deliver on-site medical care in Residential Aged Care Homes in Hobart and nearby areas. The position offers weekday hours exclusively with no after-hours, weekend, or on-call demands. Robust after-hours support systems allow you to disconnect outside working hours, preserving your work-life balance.

You will manage a stable group of residents, fostering meaningful and continuous clinical relationships. An Access Aged Care Nurse will assist during rounds and follow-ups, ensuring care plans and communication run efficiently. Telehealth geriatricians and specialist physicians provide expert advice for complex cases, promoting early intervention to prevent hospitalizations and deterioration. The use of shared clinical records and streamlined systems reduces administrative load, allowing you to concentrate on direct patient care.

Why Choose This Opportunity

• Guaranteed daily compensation of $2,000 for an 8-hour day with steady scheduling and resident demand.
• Nursing support to facilitate rounds and care coordination, minimizing administrative duties.
• After-hours locum support ensures clinical issues are managed when you're off duty.
• Integrated clinical records and practice systems simplify referrals, prescriptions, billing, and reports.
• Access to telehealth specialist consultations for complex resident management.
• Flexible scheduling commencing at one day per week to complement your current commitments.
• Focus on quality-focused, relationship-based care over volume.
• A model built to support sustainable aged care practice and alleviate professional burnout.

Candidate Requirements

• Current General Practitioner specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM completed or near completion.
• Initial availability of one day per week with potential to increase.
• Comfortable utilizing clinical and reporting technology platforms.
• Possession of a personal laptop to fulfill job responsibilities.

Additional Information

For GPs approaching fellowship completion, competitive daily rates are offered. Professionals interested in making a substantial impact in aged care are encouraged to contact us.

Referral program opportunities exist for recommending suitable candidates.