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Multiple positions available as employees or contractors, based in Bicheno, East Coast Tasmania. Option of employee or contractor arrangement Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income Full time or part-time, Monday to Friday, no weekend or on-call work Family-friendly community and great work / life balance 2-minute walk to the beach, close to local shops / cafes / school Mixed billing practice Attractive remote location allowances on offer Are you a GP considering a move to Tasmania or perhaps you are looking for a sea change?

Join an established team committed to providing high-quality care and enjoy the flexibility and lifestyle of living on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania.

Bicheno is renowned for its mild climate and multiple surf beaches along the coast mixed with brilliant white sandy swimming beaches. The area is surrounded by bushland, typical of the east coast of Tasmania. One of Australia's largest community health services, cohealth provides community-based health and wellbeing services which are available to all, alongside targeted services for vulnerable populations, and has a strong focus on early intervention and prevention and helping people navigate the health system.

Our practices are expanding on the East Coast of Tasmania, and our patients need GPs who want to be part of the community. You will work Monday to Friday with no on-call or weekend work, giving you the time to enjoy the benefits of living in a coastal environment. So, if you are ready for a change and want to be supported in your work, read on.

The Position This position sits within the Primary Care Directorate and will help support a community-designed plan for multidisciplinary primary care services and innovative workforce solutions for the Glamorgan Spring Bay area. The General Practitioners (GPs) are well supported by Registered Nurses, online interpreters, and administration teams including Practice Managers and administration support. GPs work collaboratively with the broader health team to deliver client-centred, evidence-based, holistic care.

Current Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner Vocational Recognition through Fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Commitment to work within a community-focused whole of population health approach Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop relevant management plans Ability to provide treatment and care to patients in accordance with best practice and therapeutic guidelines Ability to manage urgent care presentations in a General Practice setting Commitment to ongoing professional development Ability to work as a constructive team member Computer literate and ability to use the PC as an integral diagnostic tool What's on offer? Negotiable relocation assistance $10,000 incentive grant from HR+ Federal Workforce Incentive Payments ($12,000 after 2 years increasing to $23,000 per annum after 5 years ongoing) Exciting Parental leave benefitsCohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service Eligible coworkers also receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave Eligible location for the HR+ Health Workforce Scholarship Program, which offers generous funding for health professionals looking to extend the skills and services they can offer their community Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts HR+, in conjunction with the practice, will organise a comprehensive orientation program on arrival, tailored to your needs Application Instructions All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a Working With Vulnerable People Card (WWVP), completion of a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and current AHPRA registration.

Roles that are determined to be Risk Category A or B will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza prior to commencement or within 12 weeks of commencement.

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