General Practitioner - Newcastle - Expression of Interest
Core
Provide on-site weekly medical rounds for residents in Residential Aged Care Homes in Newcastle, focusing on proactive, person-centred care and building long-term relationships.
Role type
General Practitioner (Aged Care)
Builds
Residential Aged Care Home health services
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care
Required skills
General Practice clinical expertise, AHPRA Specialist Registration, RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship, comfort with clinical software, ability to work independently with nurse support
Preferred skills
Experience in aged care, familiarity with telehealth systems
Technologies
Clinical reporting systems, common clinical software
Responsibilities
Conduct regular weekly rounds in Residential Aged Care Homes, coordinate care plans with support nurses, manage preventative care and early intervention for residents, collaborate with telehealth specialists for complex cases
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC