Casual Residential InReach/ Better@Home Medical Officer
Core
Provide acute assessment, intervention, and short-term follow-up for aged care residents in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH) and community settings to reduce ED presentations and manage acute conditions.
Role type
Casual medical officer (geriatric/general practice)
Builds
Person-centred medical management for aged care residents and subacute care programs
Domain
Healthcare, Geriatric Medicine, Aged Care
Required skills
Acute medical assessment, IV/IM antibiotic administration, wound suturing, triage, emergency management, palliative care, advanced care planning
Preferred skills
Physician training in geriatric medicine, general practice
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer IV/IM antibiotics, sub cut fluids, suture wounds, facilitate X-Rays & Ultrasounds; Coordinate Trial of Voids, emergency IDC & SPC changes and PEG changes; Triage and commence initial management of unwell residents; Provide short-term follow-up of acute treatment post ED and hospital discharge.
Seniority
Mid-level (minimum 3 years post-graduate experience)