GP - First Point Healthcare

First Point Health Care

With a contemporary feel, this recently renovated practice is in the northern region of Tasmania. General Practitioners working in this facility are supported on-site by an experienced Practice Manager, along with a dedicated administrative and nursing team. There is a wide range of services offered such as chronic disease management, primary health care, preventative medicine, skin cancer medicine, iron infusions, and many more.

The Position

An exciting opportunity currently exists at this well-established, modern practice for a General Practitioner (GP) to join a friendly team of highly experienced colleagues on a full-time basis, helping to meet the growing patient demand. The practice offers a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented environment focused on personalised patient care. A broad range of services is provided, including general health care, men's, women's and children's health, immunisations, skin cancer checks and minor procedures, chronic disease management, pre-employment medicals, antenatal and postnatal care, and Indigenous health.

The Organisation

Dr Reddy and Dr Sandhya come with an impressive track record of owning the Beaconsfield Family Medical Practice, which was awarded RACGP Best Practice of Tasmania 2024. They are now stepping into the role of guiding First Point Health Care with the same passion for excellence and community care that has driven their success. They are committed to expanding services in Launceston and are deeply honoured to serve this wonderful community, focusing on quality and affordable healthcare for all.

Accredited by AGPAL, First Point Healthcare is a privately owned general practice, and the team comprises six doctors, 3 nurses, a practice manager, an office manager and 3 receptionists.

The practice is open Monday to Friday – 8am to 5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday – 9am to 5.30pm, and after-hours calls are triaged through the GP Assist service.

Medical software used is Best Practice and operates as a bulk-billing practice.

Skills and Experience Required

• Current AHPRA Specialist or General Registration
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills
• Vocationally Registered GP, or
  Non-VR GP currently on (or eligible for) an approved RACGP pathway such as PEP or FSP

What's on offer?

What’s on Offer

• Competitive billings: 70% for VR GPs and a competitive percentage for Non-VR GPs
• Choice of practice location – work at either our Launceston or Beaconsfield clinics, or split your time between both
• Modern, purpose-built facilities featuring well-equipped consulting rooms
• On-site allied health and pathology services at both centres
• Opportunities to develop special interests in areas such as skin cancer, women’s health, chronic disease management, and more
• Relocation support of up to $5,000 (for interstate moves or initial accommodation)
• Visa sponsorship available
• Flexible working hours and support for continuing professional development
• Eligible rural location for:
  • Rural incentive payments, and
  • The People Project Health Workforce Scholarship Program
• A comprehensive orientation program on arrival, coordinated by The People Project in partnership with the practice.

Application Instructions

Pls email a copy of current CV to:

Rishitha Redamalla , our Practice Manager via pm@fphc.au or Call on +61 (03) 6331 1166

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