Job Description

Are you an experienced and skilled Specialist General Practitioner with FRACGP/FACRRM, or do you hold other specialist physician qualifications such as FRACP?

Are you interested in potentially being part of the My Home Hospital (MyHH) team-leading innovation in virtual acute hospital care in the home?

About this opportunity
As a casual Medical Officer, you will be at the forefront of our virtual care delivery model, working from home and managing acute patients remotely, whilst being supported by a highly skilled and experienced medical, paramedic, nursing, pharmacy, administration, courier and allied health team.

Be part of a clinician-led environment where we value your expertise, well-being and professional voice.

Contribute to virtual health initiatives by:

• Exercising your experience in the clinical diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and ongoing management of acute conditions.
• Managing in the home acute presentations in the home of conditions such as but not limited to, cellulitis, community acquired pneumonia; infective exacerbation of COPD, VTE/PE, cardiac failure, and complicated UTI.
• Collaborating with a broad multi-disciplinary team to support holistic patient centred care
• Access to professional development and mentoring.

About you

• You will participate in a 7-day rolling roster, working casual 8-hour shifts, that you opt into, between the hours of 8am and midnight. There is no minimum number of shifts required to start with, as we're confident you'll enjoy working with us and contributing to the care we deliver and want to do more over time!
• Have full unrestricted AHPRA specialist registration as a medical practitioner with at least 5 years’ experience in your area of specialty
• Can apply theoretical knowledge and practical experience to determine the appropriate clinical diagnosis, investigations, and treatment of patients with acute conditions, in line with clinical risk and compliance frameworks (local guidelines and pathways provided).
• Have confidence in providing virtual care and in confidence in reviewing biometric data trends to assist with early identification of deterioration will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills within multi-disciplinary teams.
• High level digital proficiency; being comfortable using and learning various tools, software and systems. We provide all necessary training and ongoing support
• Have a high level of professionalism, with the ability to relate well with people of all interests, background and abilities and a commitment to delivering exemplary care to our patients
• Passionate about equity of outcomes and care of vulnerable people
• Hold a South Australian Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or are willing and eligible to obtain).

About us

Amplar Health Home Hospital is a national organisation that delivers a diverse range of innovative health programs and virtual care services to patients across Australia, providing safe, high-quality care outside traditional hospital settings.

To date, our programs have supported thousands of patients, reducing pressure on emergency departments and inpatient services while improving patient outcomes and experience. We also continue to expand and refine models of care that leverage technology and clinical expertise to meet the evolving needs of the patient and the health care system.