Medical Escort Doctor (General Practitioner)

About the role

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is recruiting experienced General Practitioners to act as Medical Escort Doctors, providing person-centred medical care during domestic and international transfers. The role suits GPs who enjoy variety, make independent clinical decisions and can travel at short notice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality medical care during transfers and assess and monitor patients' health throughout the journey
• Manage acute medical conditions, administer or prescribe medication as required and respond to medical emergencies
• Identify and manage clinical risks to ensure patient safety and continuity of care
• Work with nursing staff, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Required profile

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
• At least 5 years of post-registration medical experience
• Australian citizenship with a valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months' validity)
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally at short notice, ideally one assignment per month of 1-4 days
• Experience in urgent care or emergency departments is highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Emergency management skills

What we offer

• Paid for the entire transfer period, including travel and downtime
• Casual opportunities alongside an existing medical practice
• Dominic and international travel opportunities
• Join a well-established Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians