Associate Physician, Acute Care
About the role
Job Summary Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic priorities of Northern Health
Authority (NHA), working under the supervision of an attending physician, the Associate Physician (AP) serves as a physician extender to provide care to patients in
the Valemount Health Centre and McBride and District Hospital. On a day-to-day basis, the AP performs services within the scope of an AP’s clinical duties and
responsibilities while under the supervision of an identified member of the hospital medical staff and is accountable to the Chief of Staff. The AP supports the
provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the attending physician.
Consistent with the role of Family Physicians (FP) in the health system, the AP will work under supervision of the FP or Specialist to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and
provide consultation to patients with acute, chronic and complex illnesses, diseases, injuries, and functional disorders of all body systems; this may include palliative
care and addiction medicine. The AP will provide history and physical examinations, advance care planning, the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies,
including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and electrocardiographic examinations, and the administration of medications normally considered part of the practice of
hospital medicine. Working in collaboration with the Attending, the AP may provide care to patients in critical/acute care settings in conformance with unit policies and
AP Program Accreditation. In collaboration with the Attending, the AP will assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of inpatients with emergent conditions
consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Northern Health Authority is recognized for its commitment to improving health outcomes in a geographically diverse and often remote region. We place a strong
emphasis on collaborating with local communities, Indigenous populations, and healthcare providers to address the unique health needs and challenges faced by
residents in the northern area, and are committed to our values of empathy, respect, collaboration and innovation.
FUNCTIONAL REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Associate Physician reports to the Chief of Staff for Valemount/McBride, or delegate for all matters pertaining to their clinical practice. The Associate Physician administratively reports to the Regional Manager, Medical Administration and Medical Staff Supports.
Estimated Yearly Remuneration : $139,000 –$152,000*. During the 12-week Evaluation Period the salary is $88,990.
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.
Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.
Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.
Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.
These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.
Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.
Associate Physician, Acute Care
About the role
Job Summary Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic priorities of Northern Health
Authority (NHA), working under the supervision of an attending physician, the Associate Physician (AP) serves as a physician extender to provide care to patients in
the Valemount Health Centre and McBride and District Hospital. On a day-to-day basis, the AP performs services within the scope of an AP’s clinical duties and
responsibilities while under the supervision of an identified member of the hospital medical staff and is accountable to the Chief of Staff. The AP supports the
provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the attending physician.
Consistent with the role of Family Physicians (FP) in the health system, the AP will work under supervision of the FP or Specialist to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and
provide consultation to patients with acute, chronic and complex illnesses, diseases, injuries, and functional disorders of all body systems; this may include palliative
care and addiction medicine. The AP will provide history and physical examinations, advance care planning, the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies,
including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and electrocardiographic examinations, and the administration of medications normally considered part of the practice of
hospital medicine. Working in collaboration with the Attending, the AP may provide care to patients in critical/acute care settings in conformance with unit policies and
AP Program Accreditation. In collaboration with the Attending, the AP will assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of inpatients with emergent conditions
consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Northern Health Authority is recognized for its commitment to improving health outcomes in a geographically diverse and often remote region. We place a strong
emphasis on collaborating with local communities, Indigenous populations, and healthcare providers to address the unique health needs and challenges faced by
residents in the northern area, and are committed to our values of empathy, respect, collaboration and innovation.
FUNCTIONAL REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Associate Physician reports to the Chief of Staff for Valemount/McBride, or delegate for all matters pertaining to their clinical practice. The Associate Physician administratively reports to the Regional Manager, Medical Administration and Medical Staff Supports.
Estimated Yearly Remuneration : $139,000 –$152,000*. During the 12-week Evaluation Period the salary is $88,990.
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.
Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.
Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.
Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.
These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.
Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.