Senior Staff Specialist /Staff Specialist (Geriatric Medicine)

Job Title: Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine
Location: Queensland, Australia

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent

Key Highlights

Diverse Geriatric Care Services: Contribute to acute, sub-acute, perioperative, and community-based programs while delivering high-quality care for aged and frail patients. Manage complex behavioral cases, orthogeriatric care, and support comprehensive discharge planning.

Collaborative and Evolving Team: Be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary Geriatric team within a well-resourced health service, offering state-of-the-art medical facilities and equipment.

Attractive Remuneration and Incentives: Enjoy competitive salary packages, professional development leave, and allowances, alongside a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000.

About the Health Service

This health service offers advanced medical care across multiple specialties, including geriatrics, cardiology, emergency medicine, palliative care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and orthopaedics. It integrates cutting-edge technology with compassionate care, serving as a key referral hospital for its region.

Position Details

Responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive care for geriatric patients across multiple care settings.
• Managing complex cases, including behavioral and orthogeriatric issues.
• Leading discharge planning and fostering patient safety.
• Supporting research, education, and ongoing service improvement.
• Adhering to safety and professional development protocols.

Benefits

Competitive Salary:

• Total remuneration up to $528,432 p.a., including a base salary between $210,332 - $266,677 p.a. (depending on classification).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• 17.5% leave loading.

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 weeks).
• Overtime and on-call allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness passport.

Requirements

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist Physician - Geriatric Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine, or equivalent overseas qualifications.
• Commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development and certification.
• Compliance with vaccination requirements for vaccine-preventable diseases.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career and personal well-being. We believe in creating meaningful careers and supporting a fulfilling lifestyle.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!