Medicare and how to make your life easier

Whether you are stepping into a locum role or gearing up for a permanent position, there’s always one crucial step that needs to be taken; applying to Medicare for provider numbers.

We know, they’re rarely ready in time and often cause headaches and frustration before a last-minute locum. We have a solution for you and it will undoubtedly make your life easier in the long run.

If you are a Consultant with no restrictions (19ab or 19aa) then you can apply and retrieve provider numbers instantly!

How?

There is an online Medicare system called PRODA (Provider Digital Access). This is the new HPOS system.

What do you need to do?

Follow this step by step guide to obtain additional location provider numbers instantly:

1.      First you will need to register with PRODA

• To register, click on this link here
• A web page will open with a detailed process of your next steps:
  • Create your login details and personal details
  • Verify your identity. You will need 3 pieces of identification (Passport, Driver’s Licence and Medicare card are easiest to verify, but other ID is accepted)
  • Match your existing services to your profile

2.      Apply instantly for additional location provider numbers

• Once you have registered, you will then be able to apply online for instant provider numbers
• You will need to provide the required location address and banking details

Need help applying? I am happy to talk through the process over the phone on 0416 544 577 or email me stef@prescript.com.au

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About Stef McLaughlin

My name is Stef McLaughlin and I am the Credentialing Manager here at Prescript Recruitment. I assist with the paperwork and logistics for both locum and permanent positions. I work with regional hospitals and practices across Australia to ensure doctors start on time and my aim is to ensure the highest standards with credentialing, customer service and recruitment processes are adhered to.

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About Prescript Recruitment

For more information, a great place to start is www.prescript.com.au

You'll find information about our locum and permanent recruitment services for doctors, hospitals and practices.  You'll also find links to our blogs, location reports and other resources.

1300 755 498 // contact@prescript.com.au

Emergency Medicine Locums - Tasmania

Prescript Recruitment is helping Tasmanian hospitals get the Emergency locum cover they deserve.

We are working alongside Launceston General Hospital and North West Regional Tasmania (Burnie and Mersey) to find them critical locum FACEM and Registrar Emergency cover for the upcoming months.

Doctors enjoy working there as they pay some of the best rates across Australia and offer a great locum experience. Listed below is the current locum cover needed:

Launceston General Hospital

The ED is a 43-bed unit that sees 45,000 patients per annum with 21% inpatient admissions, and 20% paediatric presentations. The ED sees a broad case mix including major trauma.

• ED Consultant - 14-15 Oct, 28-30 Oct, 16-17 Dec, 24 Dec - 07 Jan, 30 Dec - 02 Jan, 12-14 Jan. $2500 per shift inclusive of super (salary packaging optional)
• ED Registrar - 21 Nov - 03 Dec, 22-26 Dec, 27 Dec - 07 Jan. $1500 per shift inclusive of super (salary packaging optional)

North-West Regional (Burnie and Mersey)

The two hospitals combined, service a population of approximately 116,000 and receive 70 presentations per day with a 20-25% admission rate. NWR-Burnie acts as the main trauma centre for the North-West region taking referrals from Mersey.

• ED Consultant - Roster soon to be released for shifts from 04 September - 03 October. $2500 per shifts plus super.
• ED CMO - 10 - 12 Sep - the increased rate of $1600 per shift plus super applies to these shifts. All future shifts paid at the usual rate of $1450 plus super.
• ED Registrar - 03-19 September - $1400 per shift plus super

Contact me (Georgia Stratford) at Prescript Recruitment if you are interested in any of the above locums by clicking the apply button below or call my direct line 0416 544 788.

Alternatively, if you want to locum this year, but are not sure when, still contact me with an expression of interest and we can discuss the future shifts available that suit your requirements.

To be eligible, you must have current General or Specialist Registration with AHPRA.

URGENT Locum Radiologist Canberra 28 August to 1 September 2017

Dates Available

• 28 August - 1 September
• 18 September – 29 September (Please note that 26 Sept is a Public Holiday in ACT)

Benefits

• $3000 per day + GST
• Return economy flights
• Car hire
• Self-contained accommodation
• Indemnity cover provided

As well as a great daily rate of $3000, you will also have return economy flights from any location in Australian or New Zealand paid for.  Car hire and indemnity are covered, plus accommodation for your family if you bring them.

The locum will be tailored around your skills and experience. Request a full practice overview from Prescript.

About the Location

“Known as the ‘Bush Capital’, it is surrounded by forest, farmland and nature reserves. Canberra is a planned city with wide boulevards lined with large buildings and green open areas surrounding spacious suburbs. The focal point is Lake Burley Griffin, with its impressive water jet fountain.”

— James Hill - Prescript

 

What are we looking for?

You will have your FRANZCR and AHPRA specialist registration.  You must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen.

Application process:

You can enquire via this website or you can contact me (James Hill) at Prescript Recruitment – james@prescript.com.au // 1300 755 498 – very happy to answer any questions.

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 company and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.

Second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills with the practice managers to establish if this is going to be a good fit.

Third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’

Fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting!

7 Proven Stress Release Techniques for Doctors

As doctors in the field, we all know that the job can get stressful. Hospitals have you running from one hospital wing to the next with people’s lives in your hands. If you work in a practice, you’re dealing with a long list of sick patients with no end in sight.

A doctor’s health is just as important as the health of their patients. If stress is dictating your work ethic, it’s a good idea to consider using these seven stress release techniques to keep you healthy on the job.

1.    Meditate

A few minutes of meditation is an excellent way to get your mind back on track and to centre yourself. The best part is that you can do it anywhere. You can do it sitting, standing, or lying down - whichever is most comfortable.

It’s best to conduct a full body scan when you meditate to have a full sense of how your body and mind is handling everything. To do this, you need to shut out everything around you and focus on each part of your body starting from your toes all the way up to your head. It’ll take a while to get used to at first, so no worries if you have trouble focusing the first couple times.

2.    Don’t Eat at Your Desk

Take breaks away from where you work. That includes your desk, the office, the department or the reception area. This doesn’t mean you have to eat out at a cafe every day. However, you can go off and eat your lunch someplace where you’re least likely to think about work. It’s even better if you can manage to eat with a close co-worker or friend, and talk about non-work-related subjects.

3.    Exercise

When you’re at work, it can be hard to get in a moment of serious exercise. But when you can, it’s perfect for getting your thoughts focused on something else and re-energizing your body and mind.

It doesn’t have to be anything crazy. You could do a quick walk outside or even dance to some music in your office during a break (make sure you close the blinds first!). Any simple activity is all you need release some built-up tension.

4.    Be Positive (Laugh)

Staying positive is another great stress reliever for doctors, especially in an environment of sick patients who already aren’t in high spirits. The best way to keep a positive mindset is with humour and laughing. We advise only using humour as the situation dictates it, but if you are just with colleagues, a good laugh will bring everyone’s moods up.

5.    Eat Healthy Snacks

The stress makes it tempting to go for comfort foods, but it’s better if you can stay away from the doughnuts and sweets. Instead, eat high energy foods like fruits and nuts that you know will keep you healthy and active.

6.    Say “No” More Often

Learn your limits and say “no” when you know you aren’t at your best. Depending on your colleagues, you might be able to ask for help. Overwork does not make the best work.

7.    Leave Work at the Workplace

And finally, keep all the stress and worries of work at the workplace. This isn’t easy, especially after a hard and potentially traumatic day at work. So take it one day at a time and try to spend off-time engaged in fun activities with the people you love.

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About James Hill

James Hill is the Founder of Prescript Recruitment and recruits for locum and permanent positions across regional Australia.

James is the author of the soon to be published book 'Full Roster - The Essential 7 Step Guide To Recruiting Doctors In Regional Australia'. He is also a writer of blogs for LinkedIn and the Prescript Recruitment website where he draws on his experience to share opinions on current health staffing issues.

There are three ways to contact James:

1. Call James on 0410 792 310

2. Email james@prescript.com.au 

3. Click 'Candidate Contact' to ask a question online (with the option to upload your CV)

“I believe for you to partner with the right agency, that reflects your wishes and lifestyle choices, is so important. Prescript’s focus is on what matters most to you, whatever stage of your career, your location or your future plans.”

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“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:

1. Call 1300 755 498

2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

3. Click 'Connect with Prescript' to ask a question online (with option to upload your CV)

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.”

Radiologists – Tailor Your Career with Prescript

Are you a FRANZCR radiologist wondering what might be on offer as the next step in your career? Did you know that many of the best positions available are often never formally advertised?

Prescript are specialists in listening to your requirements and interests and finding the best roles and locums to suit your criteria. Whether you’ve talked to us before or not, we’d love to hear from you for a confidential discussion to see what your ideal situation is!

Are you interested in:

• A new location

• Career advancement

• A leadership or Clinical Director role

• A first step as a FRANZCR doctor

• Assistance with a DWS or AoN position

• Teleradiology in Australian, NZ or overseas

• Locum work that is highly paid and well curated for you

Whatever your situation, we specialise in helping you with tailored, professional, practical service that costs you absolutely nothing.

Prescript Recruitment are engaged by Australia’s top providers in clinics, private and public hospitals to help them get the best staff on board. We work with permanent job opportunities, locum roles both long and short term, part time or flexible employment and teleradiology.

Why not give us a quick call or email and have a friendly, confidential chat about your interests? We can give you some ideas and options to consider. We negotiate top packages and excellent conditions for radiologists and maintain long term, professional relationships with our clients and doctors.

Please do get in touch with us today by phone or email:

Nicola Speer  I  +61 405429799  I  nicola@prescript.com.au

Staff Specialist Infectious Diseases Tasmania

• Flexibility to tailor the role to your special interests
• Play a vital part in the service’s transformation and expansion
• Charming regional city with affordable real estate

Where could your career in Infectious Diseases take you? Ever thought of Tasmania? As the latest addition to this expanding Infectious Diseases service, this is your chance to design your own role and focus on doing what you love.

About Your Role

Dedicated to providing the highest standards of healthcare to its community, the hospital fosters a commitment to best practice and continuous improvement, education and research. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work alongside a well-respected academic and leader in their field, with research and teaching opportunities available. In addition to delivering ID medicine, the role also involves infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical audit, and safety and service development.

You will work closely with the incumbent Infectious Diseases specialist as well as the clinical microbiologist and the AMS pharmacist. Strong teamwork and close professional relationships with colleagues and communities are all hallmarks of this hospital and of Tasmanian healthcare in general.

Although this is a full-time position, there is also the possibility of a part-time appointment.

About Your New Home

Your new city, like the rest of Tasmania, is a good example of good things coming in small packages and is ideally nestled at the head of a beautiful valley. The city has grown around a pretty port which has a fascinating history and a vibrant modern-day culture.

The region’s natural beauty is truly staggering and it has also has developed a well-deserved reputation for fine wine, excellent food from the local surrounds, and a charming setting in which to enjoy all these good things.

About You

To apply for this position, you must be able to demonstrate professional competence in the provision of specialist Infectious Diseases medicine. You are also required to currently hold (or be eligible for) fellowship of the RACP and specialist registration with AHPRA. A passion for regional healthcare and a real “can do” attitude will see you flourish in your role.

Sound Interesting?

With its combination of a friendly team culture, extensive professional development opportunities and a focus on work-life balance, you’ll no doubt want to get all the details about this great career move.

To find out more, contact Ian Ormesher at Prescript Recruitment on ian@prescript.com.au or call 1300 755 498 today.

Why Doctors Don’t Want to Work in Rural Communities (And Why They Should Reconsider)

Doctors in nearly every speciality are flocking to the big cities, like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, to practice medicine. But what’s keeping doctors from working in rural areas where there are just as many deserving cities, towns and communities?

These rural communities have a high need for physicians and are willing to pay qualified candidates high wages for permanent and locum positions. But even with this in mind, doctors are still unconvinced. They aren’t ready to make the sea and tree change into the bush.

We’re here to explain the great benefits of becoming a rural doctor. Here are three debunked myths doctors have about working in rural communities:

1.   “It’ll get lonely out in the middle of nowhere.”

Life is all about opportunity, and moving and working inland will provide you with a chance to actually expand your network of friends and acquaintances. There are plenty of hospitals in rural cities that have a close team of doctors on staff. Not to mention, there are plenty of social groups and a lot of city-like amenities such as sporting arenas, music festivals, and shopping centres. The country isn’t made only of small farming towns.

While you might not be able to see your friends back home as often, you’ll be making plenty of new ones. So you definitely won’t be lonely—or bored for that matter.

2.   “It’s hard to make a name for myself as a small-town doctor.”

On the contrary, you’ll be better known by your patients and the surrounding communities than in the cities. City doctors actually are often forgotten since there are so many of them, and the vast bureaucratic system they work under makes it more difficult for them to advance in their career.

If you were to work in a permanent or locum position inland, then you’ll be one of a few doctors, if not the sole doctor, in the community. This places you in the spotlight and will provide you with well-deserved recognition and respect.

3.   “Business will be slow, and I won’t be able to make a living from it.”

Healthcare is less available to rural citizens. This means sicker people are waiting to be treated which also means there are long waiting lists for patients. Your business won’t be slow in the slightest. And since doctors are in such high demand, hospitals and clinics are willing to pay a pretty penny for you to work for them. The government is even providing subsidies for doctors who are willing to move and work inland, so why shouldn’t you consider making the sea and tree change?

Prescript Can Connect You with Rural Hospitals and Clinics

If you’re convinced and ready to make the move, then we can help. Prescript is a locum and permanent recruitment agency for doctors, hospitals and practices. 

Go to  www.prescript.com.au for more information on our recruitment services, blogs, location reports, and other resources.

1300 755 498 // contact@prescript.com.au