Dr Medical Escort

Healthcare Australia · Cairns City QLD 4870 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 9d ago

Dr Medical Escort

Healthcare Australia
Cairns City QLD 4870

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Casual/Holiday

~$200k - $300k pro rata(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide medical care and support to patients during domestic and international transfers, safeguarding their wellbeing and dignity.
  • Assess and monitor patients, manage acute conditions and emergencies, and make independent clinical decisions throughout each journey.
  • Work collaboratively with clinical teams and external stakeholders, with flexibility to travel at short notice for typically 1–4 day assignments.

At Healthcare Australia (HCA), we are united by a shared commitment: to provide exceptional care to those who need it most. We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, especially in circumstances where they are most vulnerable. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to use your skills to create a profound and positive impact on the lives of individuals in our care. At HCA, this is where care begins.

What are your thoughts on this ad for the GP’s (Medical Escort) Looking for a medical role that takes you beyond the traditional clinical setting?

Join Healthcare Australia (HCA) and make a real difference by providing high-quality, person-centred medical care while travelling across Australia and internationally.

As a Medical Escort Doctor, you’ll provide essential medical care and support to individuals during domestic and international transfers, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and dignity throughout the journey.

This is a unique opportunity for experienced General Practitioners who enjoy variety, are confident making independent clinical decisions and are flexible to travel at short notice.

How You’ll Make an Impact!

  • Providing safe, high-quality medical care during domestic and international transfers.
  • Assessing and monitoring patients’ health throughout their journey.
  • Managing acute medical conditions, administering or prescribing medications as required and responding to medical emergencies.
  • Identifying and managing clinical risks to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
  • Working collaboratively with nursing staff, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Let’s Talk About You!

We’re looking for experienced and adaptable General Practitioners with:

  • Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
  • A minimum of 5 years’ post-registration medical experience.
  • Experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Department (ED) settings is highly regarded.
  • Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and emergency management skills.

You’ll need to be an Australian citizen with a valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months’ validity) and be flexible to travel domestically and internationally at short notice, with availability to undertake ideally one medical escort assignment per month, typically lasting 1–4 days.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Unique and interesting work – no two assignments are the same!
  • Flexible casual opportunities to complement your existing medical practice.
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities.
  • Paid for the entire transfer period, including travel and downtime.
  • Opportunity to apply your medical expertise in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
  • Join a well-established Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health.

Ready for a different kind of medical opportunity?

Apply today and become part of Healthcare Australia’s Medical Escort team!

If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please contact Renata Lage at renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au                                                                                                                             Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.

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Skills

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Acute careAdaptableClinical assessmentClinical risk managementContinuity of careEmergency department experienceEmergency managementFlexibilityIndependent clinical decision-makingMedical escortMedication administrationMedication prescribingMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient monitoringUrgent care

Licenses & certifications

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Current unrestricted ahpra registration as a medical practitionerFellowship of the royal australian college of general practitioners (fracgp)

Perks & benefits

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Domestic and international travelFlexible casual opportunitiesPaid for the entire transfer period, including travel and downtimeVaried and interesting assignments

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