GEM at Home HMO position

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time may be considered)
• Salary: HM12 - HM20

About the role

Are you a junior doctor looking for a unique and flexible role that offers unparalleled learning opportunities and skill acquisition fit for a future career in General Practice or Geriatric Medicine? Look no further than Gem@Home!

Gem@Home is seeking a dynamic junior doctor who is eager to make a difference in the lives of our patients. As a Gem@Home junior doctor, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our Advanced Trainee and Geriatrician who will provide mentorship and support as you navigate the exciting world of community-based healthcare.

In this role, you will have the flexibility to choose your working days (if part-time), allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. You will be based at our office/hub located at Sunshine Hospital, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients.

If you are a motivated and compassionate junior doctor who is ready to take the next step in your career, apply for the Gem@Home junior doctor position today and embark on a rewarding journey towards becoming a leader in community healthcare. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

GEM at Home

• Aiming to enable earlier discharge of patients over the age of 65 whose family and/or carers can support them at home whilst they continue to make functional and cognitive improvements following hospital admission
• Provides comprehensive Geriatric care and assessments from the patient's home. Referred by Western Health acute and subacute wards via SNAP (Subacute and Non-acute Assessment and Pathways) and external healthcare networks.
• Up to 20 virtual beds with a length of stay varying from 1-4 weeks depending on patient's progress

Role available:

• Full-time - Monday - Friday role (no weekends)
• Part-time may be considered - working days are negotiable.

Key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of this role include providing patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting phone calls (including telehealth) to patients and other specialties/GPs, liaising with inpatient teams, completing admissions in the patient's home and completing discharge summaries in a timely manner. To excel in this role, you must have an Australian Driver's license and be willing to perform home visits with support from our team.

About you:

• Current APHRA registration- Medical practitioner
• Post-graduate Year 3 or above at the time of commencement
• Valid Australian driver's license
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement

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