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OverviewStaff Specialist / Senior Medical Officer Geriatric MedicineHervey Bay Hospital | Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS)Coastal Queensland | Integrated Care | Lifestyle & Career BalanceYour OpportunityHervey Bay Hospital is seeking a passionate and skilled Geriatrician to join its Integrated Care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for older Queenslanders across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings.Why Hervey Bay & the Wide BayHervey Bay offers a lifestyle where worklife balance is not aspirationalit''s achievable.You''ll enjoy:A relaxed coastal environment with pristine beaches and calm watersAffordable living and minimal commute timesA welcoming community ideal for families and professionalsEasy access to Fraser Island (K''gari), outdoor recreation and year-round sunshineFor healthcare specialists, the Wide Bay combines rewarding clinical work with a genuinely balanced lifestyle.Your OpportunityAs a Geriatrician, you will provide specialist medical care for older adults within the Fraser Coast Integrated Care Service, supporting patients across the full continuum of care.Key ResponsibilitiesComprehensive geriatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and managementCare of patients with complex medical, functional and cognitive conditionsStrong multidisciplinary collaboration to optimise patient outcomesClinical leadership and contribution to service development across acute, subacute and community settingsSupporting patients, families and carers through coordinated, integrated care modelsThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of older adults in the region.Private Practice OpportunitiesIn addition to your public appointment, there may be opportunities to establish private practice locally, supported by private hospitals in the region.Assistance and concessions may include:Use of private hospital sessional rooms to establish consulting servicesSupport with credentialling and administrative processesIntroductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons to develop referral pathwaysThis provides an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable mixed publicprivate practice.BenefitsSupportive and collegial working environmentCompetitive remuneration packageOpportunities for professional development and service innovationCoastal lifestyle with genuine worklife balanceThe chance to progress your career while making a real difference to patients and families #J-18808-Ljbffr