General Practitioner

Why This Role Matters

This General Practitioner (VR) role in East Melbourne offers an excellent opportunity to take over an established patient base in a long-standing clinic. The position is crucial for maintaining continuity of care while supporting a high-demand patient load in a well-supported clinical environment.

Job Description

As a General Practitioner (VR), you will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, manage an existing patient base, and deliver high-quality consultations in a busy mixed-billing clinic. You will work alongside experienced GPs and nursing staff, ensuring efficient patient care and strong clinical outcomes.

Key Features

• Position: General Practitioner (VR)
• Company: Charterhouse Medical (Recruitment Agency)
• Location: East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical consultations and primary healthcare services
• Manage an established patient base transferred from relocating/reducing GPs
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Maintain accurate patient records using Best Practice software
• Collaborate with nursing staff for patient care and workflow efficiency
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care

Required Qualification

• FRACGP (Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) OR
• FACRRM (Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine)

Important Requirements

• Must be a VR GP eligible to practice in Australia
• Ability to work in a non-DPA location
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Capability to handle high patient volumes

Employment Options

• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Flexible working days (3–5 days per week)
• Opportunity to take over an existing patient base

What We Offer

• 70% of billings OR $180/hour guarantee (initial period)
• High earning potential (GPs billing ~$400/hour)
• Established clinic with 45+ years of operation
• Fully booked schedule (2 weeks in advance)
• Full nursing support and Best Practice software
• Opportunity to be part of future expansion (women’s health clinic)
• Flexible start date

Experience and Skills

• Experience in general practice preferred
• Ability to manage high patient flow efficiently
• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills
• Good communication and patient relationship management

Salary Insights

• 70% of billings or $180/hour guarantee
• Potential earnings up to ~$400/hour billing

Company Overview

Charterhouse Medical is a healthcare recruitment agency connecting medical professionals with leading clinics across Australia. The clinic itself is a well-established mixed-billing practice in East Melbourne with over 45 years of service, known for its strong patient base and efficient clinical operations.

FAQs

1. Who can apply?

   • FRACGP or FACRRM-qualified doctors eligible to practice in Australia.

2. Where is the role located?

   • East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

3. Is part-time work available?

   • Yes, both part-time and full-time options are available.

4. Is this a high-earning role?

   • Yes, with strong billing potential and guaranteed hourly rate initially.

Application Tips

• Highlight FRACGP/FACRRM qualification and Australian registration
• Emphasize experience in high-volume GP settings
• Showcase patient management and communication skills
• Mention availability and flexibility in working days