Ararat Medical Centre

(GP Positions available)

Ararat Medical Centre is actively recruiting a GP to the Ararat area

PROFESSIONAL TEAM:

PARTNERS
Dr Graeme Bertuch - MB,BS,FACRRM
Dr Derek Pope - MB,BS, DRANZCOG, FACRRM
Dr Eric Van Opstal - MB,BS, DGM, D. Pall. Med, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM
Dr Michael Connellan - MB,BS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM
Dr Pieter Pretorius - MBChB, M. Med (Family Medicine) FRAC

ASSISTANTS
Dr Mark Deary - MBChB

ARARAT MEDICAL CENTRE
The Ararat Medical Centre building was purpose built in the early 1960's, and extensively renovated in 1989 and 2003. Doctors are supported by our nursing staff, who are all Division One Registered Nurses and are also accredited immunisation providers. They are all experienced in dealing with emergencies. Two nursing staff are available each day and patients are encouraged to talk with them, either in person or by telephone, for reassurance and advice. The practice offers excellent office support staff who provide an extremely supportive team culture. The medical records system is computerised utilising “Medical Director”. Satellite education facilities are available and doctors are encouraged to attend courses and updates. Medical students and GP Registrars are regularly involved in the Practice. Our practice has visiting specialists in E.N.T. Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Cardiology and Urology. We have installed a Neotonus Therapy unit to assist patients to manage incontinence problems. Our nursing staff work with our GP’s to provide an Occupational Medical Assessment Service to conduct medicals. Our Nursing staff also work with our GP’s to provide patient services such as Aged Health Assessments, GP Management Plans, Diabetic Reviews, Asthma Plans and are complimented by visiting Asthma and Diabetic educators at our practice.

CLINIC HOURS ARE:
- Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 6pm
- Saturday - 10:00am to midday
After hours and weekend cover is on a roster system. An additional benefit is that after-hours calls are diverted to the West Vic Division of General Practice - After Hours Triage Service five days a week to enable calls to be screened. At all times, a doctor is available for after hours emergencies

EAST GRAMPIANS HEALTH SERVICE
The Ararat Hospital Campus of the East Grampians Health Service is a 35 bed hospital and was opened in Sept 2004. There is a 45 bed Nursing Home on the campus. The hospital provides in-patient care for medical, surgical, and obstetric patients. The hospital is visited by general, orthopaedic, ENT and ophthalmic surgeons as well as a gynaecologist. Anaesthetic services and post-operative care are provided by doctors from the Practice as well as to medical patients on a fee-for-service basis. Radiology, CT-scanner and ultrasound are available on site. Pathology services are provided on a daily basis by St John of God Pathology. A new Ambulance Station and helipad are also located on the site. Resident primary health services include a dentist, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, podiatrist, social work, community support services and district nursing.

THE WEST VIC DIVISION OF GENERAL PRACTICE:
The West Vic Division operates to support the community and General Practices in the region, and carries this role out effectively with a team of professional, friendly staff. Ararat also has an added benefit with the Division office across the street from the Practice. The West Vic Division mission statement - A general practice organisation that improves the health of the community through recruitment and retention of GPs, promotion of best practice systems, integration of general practice with other health services and the promotion of health in the wider community.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT TO ARARAT MEDICAL CENTRE:
We have positions available for GP’s with or without procedural general practice experience. Seeking long-term/permanent appointee.4 weeks annual leave Cumulative sick leave 9-day fortnight or a 5-day work week with a half day off each week After hours and weekend cover is on a roster system Consulting sessions are conducted in the mornings and afternoons. Hospital rounds are normally conducted in the mornings

INCENTIVES:
Extensive Orientation and Support. Various incentive packages are available; please contact the Practice Manager for more details. Continuous professional development, subsidised training and grants under the Commonwealth Government Scheme program.

OVERSEAS TRAINED DOCTORS
Doctors from overseas interested in this position are advised that West Vic Division of General Practice can assist them with the paper trail and has a great track record of assisting doctors from overseas into rural Australian general practice on a temporary and permanent basis, having completed 29 permanent residencies for doctors within the Division. Support is available through the West Vic Division of General Practice for doctors working in the Division who wish to progress towards their Fellowship with the RACGP.

For further information on this vacancy please contact Tina Wilde

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