General Practitioner - Medical - Fitzroy

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.

About You

• Qualifications: RACGP Vocationally Registered General Practitioner with a current Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria license.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.
• Values: A dedication to holistic, patient-centered care and alignment with cohealth's mission and values.
• Collaboration: An interest in working across disciplines and contributing ideas to improve how care is coordinated and delivered.

Why Fitzroy?

Working at cohealth Fitzroy offers doctors the chance to make a tangible impact on community health. Well-placed near other community services such as The Sumner House Better Health and Housing Program, St Vincent's Hospital, and public housing, the clinic serves diverse, vulnerable, and marginalized groups, providing essential medical services and support.

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The clinic values ongoing professional development for its staff. Doctors have access to opportunities for continuing education and funded study leave. Flexible options allow participation in educational sessions and research initiatives.

We collaborate with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the University of Melbourne in supervision and teaching capacities. If you're interested in these areas, you can rely on other supervision staff while contributing in your salaried position.

Innovation and initiative are encouraged. Doctors can contribute ideas to improve service delivery, enhance patient care, and explore new healthcare models. The practice regularly participates in quality improvement projects, such as those focusing on heart failure and youth mental health. Regular educational visits and meetings with our allied health team are integral to our practice.

As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of the multidisciplinary care model, helping to identify opportunities for better collaboration, care coordination and patient outcomes for patients with complex health needs.

Our clinic promotes a positive organizational culture based on values of integrity, compassion, and social justice. Doctors can align their professional goals with cohealth's mission to advance human rights through accessible healthcare.

Working at cohealth Fitzroy also provides opportunities for community engagement and advocacy. You can participate in public health initiatives, outreach programs, and community forums to promote health education and awareness through various initiatives.

Be Part of Shaping the future of Multi Disciplinary Care

This is more than an opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary community health team. It's an opportunity to help shape how that team works together.

If you're a GP who enjoys collaboration, has ideas about how care could be delivered differently, and wants to play an active role in developing a more integrated model of care, we want to hear from you.

Bring your clinical expertise, curiosity and ideas to cohealth Fitzroy and help us build a multidisciplinary model of care that responds to the needs of our patients and community.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be conducted, as applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply.

For further information about the role, please contact, please contact Filiz Nedelkovski Filiz.Nedelkovski@cohealth.org.au using the subject line: General Practitioner - Medical - Fitzroy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Learn more about cohealth: Visit www.cohealth.org.au