Psychiatry, VMO - Tamworth, NSW

Tamworth
17/07/2023
Closed
Job Type
Locum
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Doctors
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
Psychiatry
Salary Type
Daily
Salary
AUD $2,500.00 - AUD $2,500.00
Job ID
34523

Job Description

About the company:

  • We are a mental health services provider that specializes in providing mental health services to patients in the Peel region.
  • We are a local company that is renowned for our high-quality mental health services.

About the role:

  • As a VMO, you will be responsible for providing psychiatric care to patients in the Peel region.
  • You will manage and maintain patient records and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
  • You will provide oversight of 1 x Inpatient Team with 6-7 patients and supervise a psychiatric registrar.
  • You will provide consultant psychiatric input to the extended care service community team for a few hours each day with support of a Career Medical Officer.

Duties:

  • Provide psychiatric care to patients in the Peel region.
  • Manage and maintain patient records.
  • Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

Skills & experience:

  • Must have a degree in psychiatry.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience working as a psychiatrist.
  • Must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Culture or D&I Statement:

  • People enjoy working in this team because we are passionate about providing high-quality mental health services to our patients.

Benefits:

  • Accommodation provided.
  • Fleet car provided.
  • Travel up to $800 reimbursed (flights or mileage only).

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