Picture this: A patient in remote Australia sets off for their first appointment with a Psychiatrist. They've been on the waiting list for the best part of a year, it's an 1800km round trip to fly and receive the healthcare they need. When they arrive, the doctor is running late, their regional flight was delayed whilst travel and border issues were resolved. Surely there's a better alternative?
Wouldn't it be easier, as a Psychiatrist, if you could wake up, make a coffee and then videocall this patient from the comforts of your home? After the call, drop the kids off at school or go for a morning swim, knowing your next appointment is scheduled for when you are free. No commute, no 9-5 commitments, but still providing the same essential services to those desperately in need.
One rare positive arising from the pandemic is the transition to telehealth solutions to the doctor shortage in rural areas. Remote health services have struggled to provide specialist care – particularly in light of border closures, travel concerns and hesitancy to consult face-to-face.
Psychiatrists offering services over videoconference can help lift the burden on these health services, and provide the necessary care in a structured and safe manner. You too can play a key role as health services adapt to a new way of providing specialist care – please read on to learn more.
The Position
This completely flexible position is for Fellow Psychiatrists trained in any Psychiatric Sub-Specialty. Ideal for those looking to pick up as little as one hour per month around their current commitments, or transition their own practice into a fully remote model.
★ Your patients will be scheduled into your free appointment slots, dialling in from their local GP clinics or even from their own home
★ You'll receive 100% Medicare billings from a remote telehealth item number – meaning DWS restricted doctors can claim and still work in Metropolitan areas
★ You will have access to comprehensive administrative support – including appointment scheduling, dictation write-up, Medicare paperwork, IT set-up and troubleshooting
★ This is a totally flexible working arrangement – offer to work only the hours/days you are free, including weekends and after-hours
★ Work from home, your clinic or anywhere that has a reliable internet connection (a hotel in Bali?!)
★ Huge demand for your services – capacity to work full-time retaining patients for long term care, or seeing new patients on an individual basis
★ Support from GPs or Nurse Practitioners physically with the patients if required
★ Opportunities for CAMHS, Older Persons and Forensic Specialists in addition to General Adult consultations
★ Payment is cleared into your account the day after your appointments
Click ‘Connect with Prescript’ to learn more, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner):
max@prescript.com.au // 0451 828 615
Dates Available
➞ This is an ongoing position with availability to start immediately - following a 30-minute onboarding session.
➞ Once signed up – you can pick up as much or as little work as you desire.
➞ 45–60 minute appointments.
The Benefits
★ No commitment locum position, work as little or as much as you like from any location with an internet connection
★ Excellent earning potential – $250ph (approx.)
★ Paid almost immediately for the work that you do
★ Hassle-free private practice – have your scheduling and paperwork taken care of without paying any management fees!
★ Worry-free locum opportunity – no travel requirements or border issues to consider
★ Committed, modern telehealth model
➞ From 2022, Covid-19 telehealth item numbers will cease and health services will transition back to face-to-face consultations
➞ This is an opportunity to maintain a remote working arrangement with a service specialising in remote telehealth solutions
➞ Now is the time to be part of the revolution! Get in touch with Max to discuss your interest
Who We’re Looking For
✓ FRANZCP
✓ AHPRA Specialist Registration
✓ Australian citizen/permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner) – Max is very happy to answer any questions.
Would you like to hear about other location options for locums too? Talk to Prescript for a professional overview of clinical details, practice/hospital, rates and benefits.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Max on 0451 828 615
Email max@prescript.com.au
Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’
Next Steps with Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:
◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.
◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.
◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’
◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting.
About Max Drakeley
Max Drakeley, Prescript’s Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent positions across regional Australia.
“Every day I endeavour to build relationships with candidates and clients grounded in understanding, trust and honesty. This allows me to deliver a personable and bespoke service to our doctors, focussing on their individual needs and work preferences whilst providing a well informed and competent doctor to communities Australia-wide. I’m delighted to draw on my experience and apply Prescript’s comprehensive recruitment solution to help solve the regional doctor shortage.”
Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team
We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️
◼️RECRUITMENT
James Hill, Nicola Speer, Rebecca Doyle, Nadine Onto, and Max Drakeley. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.
◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES
Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.
◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS
Stef McLaughlin, Lee Kabigting and Marcia Beere. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.
◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS
Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”