Medical - General Practitioner

Fitzroy, Australia

Are you a compassionate and skilled General Practitioner passionate about making a difference in the lives of diverse communities? Are you driven by a commitment to community health and equity? Do you have an interest in addiction medicine? Are you also interested in contributing to the development of innovative, multidisciplinary models of care?

Join cohealth, a leading provider of integrated health services across Melbourne's Northern and Western suburbs. At cohealth, we're committed to delivering holistic care that embraces diversity and promotes well-being for all.

Why cohealth?

At cohealth, our mission is to advance human rights through accessible healthcare. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued for their unique contribution. We support work-life balance with flexible hours, family-friendly policies, and ample professional development opportunities.

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our medical team in Fitzroy. You will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive medical care alongside our supportive allied health team.

This is also an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a multidisciplinary care model at cohealth Fitzroy. Working alongside GPs, allied health professionals, care coordinators, social workers, pharmacists and nurses, you will have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and clinical expertise to developing new ways of working together to better meet the complex health and social needs of our community.

We are looking for GPs who are keen to collaborate, innovate and help shape how multidisciplinary care is delivered.

For further information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

Key Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a., plus additional benefits.
• Leave Entitlements: Paid annual, parental, sick, and study leave.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call duties.
• Professional Development: Two weeks of paid conference/study leave annually.
• Supportive Environment: Family-friendly policies and an inclusive workplace culture.
• Peer Support: Monthly peer learning groups and support evenings with our sister practice at cohealth Collingwood.
• Indemnity Coverage: Employer-covered indemnity with minimal additional costs for medical indemnity.
• Opportunity to Innovate: Contribute to the development, implementation and improvement of a multidisciplinary model of care.

Why You Should Apply

• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse communities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities in research, teaching, supervision, quality improvement, and piloting innovative healthcare models.
• Comprehensive Support: Access wraparound services to support medical practitioners and enhance patient care. This includes onsite care coordinators, social workers, aged care nurses, pharmacists, and independent community health nurses.
• Shape the Future of Care: Be part of developing a multidisciplinary model that brings together medical, allied health and community services around the needs of each patient.

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