General Practitioner

Date posted: Monday 08 May 2023
Closing date: Tuesday 05 September 2023

Full or part-time doctors are required with fly-in, fly-out options available.

Doctors are required to join a happy and vibrant medical practice at Ingham, North Queensland. Remuneration is 65% of receipts or $55.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, whichever is greater, plus 65% of Service Incentive Payments (negotiable). AHPRA registration and a minimum of two years’ medical work experience.

Ingham Family Medical Practice (IFMP) is on the highway at the northern end of town. It is a purpose-built building and has been operating for 30 years. Formerly known as Ingham Medical Centre, it is now operating as Ingham Family Medical Practice and has been since 2005.

Currently, there are three (3) full time Doctors, and IFMP are looking to recruit further doctors. The practice principal is a college examiner for ACCRM and RACGP, and a trainer for John Flynn and James Cook University. Dr Brett Scott holds Diplomas in obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, and has much paediatric and emergency medicine experience.

This practice offers audiometry, spirometry, skin checks, ECGs, and much more. The practice does a variety of health checks and medicals. Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology are on site, as well as Rural Medical Imaging who provide CT, USS, and X-ray. The practice has visiting allied health services such as a psychologist, podiatrist, audiologist, dental prosthetist, dietician, diabetes educator, and a visiting orthopaedic surgeon. They also have an occupational therapist on staff as well as registered and enrolled nurses who provide continuous medical officer support.

IFMP are a registered Q-fever and yellow fever vaccination centre, as well as providing the usual private and NHS vaccinations including COVID vaccinations. Visits to our patients at nursing homes are undertaken, and a good relationship exists with all three facilities in our area. As a practice, we have regular social evenings and family outings. Beachfront accommodation for the suitable applicant is available.

We are a genuine, caring practice, staffed by pleasant, motivated people, and we look forward to hearing from you regarding any enquiries you may have. Further details regarding the practice are available at http://www.inghammedical.com.au