**Hospital Medical Officer Role at Southern Highlands Private Hospital**
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment, providing acute medical care to patients and building relationships with local specialists and clinicians.
* GPs or local Career/Hospital Medical Officers are invited to apply for on-call shifts.
* Maintain your acute skills and flexibility by working part-time hours.
* Be part of a collaborative clinical team and build strong relationships with patients.
The Opportunity:
Southern Highlands Private Hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, as well as palliative care, rehabilitation, and oncology services. As a Medical Officer, you will provide on-call cover overnight and on weekends, with the option to work flexible hours that suit your needs.
Responsibilities:
* Provide medical assessments and clinical care to hospitalized patients.
* Order and review investigations, completing comprehensive patient admission assessments in a timely manner.
* Consult with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) regarding patient condition and plan of care.
* Provide effective first-line management during medical emergencies.
Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role, you will require:
* General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* A minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience (PGY3+).
* Recent acute hospital experience.
* Certification in Advanced Life Support (ALS).
* Competency in Paediatric ALS is highly regarded.
* The ability to obtain a Medicare provider number.
What's in it for you?
Ramsay Rewards offers access to exclusive deals at over 100 major retailers, plus discounts on hospital cover, allied health services, and pharmacy products.
You'll also enjoy flexible work arrangements, a Flexible Leave Program, and an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and support.
Additional benefits include leisure travel discounts, salary sacrifice opportunities, and more.
About the Hospital:
Southern Highlands Private Hospital is a 73-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics. We've been delivering high-quality patient care and practicing the Ramsay Way philosophy since 1964.
Requirements:
* A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
* A Working-With-Children check and proof of immunization against infectious diseases may be required.