Ardent Medical is a medical group that provides primary care services to the Australian aged care sector. We are expanding our operations and are seeking experienced VR General Practitioners (preferably with aged care experience) to join our team of medical practitioners to provide telehealth and primary care services to our customers in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). Our customers comprise of both public and private aged care operators with a national footprint.

We are seeking VR GPs based in Adelaide or Mount Gambier to service three homes in Mount Gambier. Approximately 8 hours per week (1 day) with a view to increase to 16 hours per week (2 days) as patient numbers grow.

About the Role

This role will see the successful candidate:

solely focused on providing primary care services to residents of RACFs through a combination of telehealth and face-to-face visits.

provide primary care services which includes:

taking medical history

undertaking clinical examination

arranging any necessary investigations

implementing a management plan

providing appropriate preventive health care

conduct regular reviews and follow ups with aged care residents.

contribution to health assessments and medication management for new resident admissions.

perform annual health assessment reviews for existing residents.

review multidisciplinary care plans and participate in case conferences when needed.

Full Operational Support

You will be supported by our administration staff day-to-day on all administrative and IT related matters. This will allow you to focus on clinical tasks and patient care.

No After-hours Requirements

All after-hour calls made by the RACFs will be directed to our medical deputising service who will be responsible for taking the calls and provide the appropriate advice. Notes and actions taken will be recorded on our patient management system for your review when you are back at work. This will ensure you have adequate work life balance and have your time away from work undisturbed.

The successful candidate:

is an unrestricted Vocationally Registered (VR) - FRACGP or FACRRM is preferred or is a restricted VR doctor under moratorium.

is currently AHPRA registered and is permitted to work in Australia.

is able to apply for a Medicare Provider Number.

must have their own professional indemnity insurance (a copy of your policy must be provided to Ardent Medical for record purposes).

a great attitude and able to work under the guidance of our Senior Medical Officer.

is committed to the company and a team player.

has basic computer knowledge and good social and communication skills.

What you need to do to apply

If you are interested in finding out more about the role, speak to our team of doctors and get an insight into our service model. Please contact Lynly on 0493 050 565 or email at [email protected] for more information.