Career Opportunities – Australia

Position: General cardiologist

This is an excellent opportunity for a non-interventional cardiologists to become part of a fantastic team in the private sector. Significant growth within the region has created a need to recruit a permanent cardiologist to join an established practice in the South East Suburbs and surrounds.

We have an instant patient base for you with waiting lists. There will be instant income and case load as soon as you join.

You will join a group of cardiologists in this busy and thriving practice. You will benefit from an established referral network and organized educational sessions to GPs giving you the perfect platform to network and build an immediate referral base. A dedicated marketing person will be available to build your practice and get you known in the area.

Working within an established practice presents a genuine opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career with long-term prospects and excellent financial remuneration. The position offers autonomy and the freedom to practice state of the heart cardiology in a busy practice with highly qualified staff within a supportive and understanding environment. I stress that we are not a corporate group and will be including you practice decisions etc. All bookings, billings and administration are taken care of.

Flexible hours from sessional to full time are offered to support your lifestyle and public hospital commitments. The structure of your appointment will be agreed by negotiation. The lifestyle and local opportunities for you and your family make this an obvious long-term career choice for the astute and family minded.

This practice has been established for many years and offers a broad range of cardiac care including clinical, diagnostic and interventional cardiology services. The specialised team of cardiac technologists provides the most comprehensive cardiology care in the region. The team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to perform non-invasive testing procedures at 10 separate locations. The practice is committed to providing a timely and efficient service and offers patients same-day test results and management.

Opportunities are available for general cardiology, stress testing/stress echocardiography/Transoesophageal echocardiography, CT/angiography and, in house Holter monitoring and blood pressure monitoring is available. Access to meetings with other cardiologists is available to maintain CME and for peer review.

The South East and surrounds is located in the south of Melbourne only 20 minutes to Melbourne CBD via an extensive freeway network.  There are public and private hospitals as well as many loyal general practitioners/specialists. There is access to a cardiac angiography suite with PCI and a hybrid theatre for structural work. On-site cardiac surgery and hospital residents make care after hours a breeze. Access to inpatients is available according to your preferences. A new private emergency department has opened and access to a receiving roster is available.  Friendly communities, beaches, excellent schools, an extensive array of world class aged care facilities, diverse job opportunities and the relaxed lifestyle attracts a rich mix of residents; lifestyle is an important focus for those who move here. The region has approximately 600,000+ people of whom more than 50% have private insurance.

A range of industries are based here and the region has a variety of private and public, vocational and university education opportunities and an extensive choice of residential properties making it popular with families, couples and retirees.

Applicants must hold FRACP or be close to completing your fellowship and be eligible for registration with AHPRA.  If you are uncertain please forward a copy of your most recent resume and I will assess your eligibility and will advise you of your options.

If moving seamlessly into a lucrative private practice in a beautiful part of Melbourne is what you seek then this role could be the one for you!

Contact:  [email protected]

Position: Cardiac Sonographer 

• Are you a fully qualified Cardiac Sonographer that is passionate about echocardiography and cardiac diagnostics?
• Are you wanting to challenge your skills and work as part of a high-performing, industry-leading echo lab?
• Do you want to work at Australia’s largest private hospital, as part of a growing cardiothoracic service and cutting-edge structural heart program?
• Do you want to be involved in innovative interventional echocardiography, assisting with procedures such as left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), MitraClip, TAVI and more?
• Are you tired of working with old, out dated echo machines and PACs systems, whilst being expected to conduct shortened studies?
• Do you care about the quality of your patient’s diagnostic study, and want to pursue the best possible outcomes for your patients?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, we’d love to discuss this opportunity further with you!
A new opportunity is available for a highly skilled, experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join our highly successful organisation, either on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis. This permanent position will be based across all our Perth sites.

What’s on Offer?

• Full time, part-time or casual opportunity.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Monday – Friday work, with additional penalty rates for weekend work (when on-call).
• Work with industry leading facilities, equipment and reporting platforms.
• Leadership and education from experts in their respective fields.
• Exposure to cutting edge imaging and treatment modalities – including diagnostic and interventional transoesophageal echocardiography.
• Contribute to the growing cardiothoracic and interventional service at Hollywood Private Hospital.
• Clear opportunities for personal and professional development, with contribution towards CPD requirements.

The Position

• Perform high quality echocardiograms (including stress echo) in CVS outpatient clinics and on hospital wards.
• Deliver accurate, timely and complete reports to the reviewing Physician.
• Work closely with all CIS group staff in delivering a holistic approach to patient care.
• Work alongside experts in cardiology and echocardiography, committed to educating and developing technologists and sonographers.
• Be part of an integrated, professional organisation committed to delivering an excellent patient experience.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• ASAR accreditation.
• At least 12 months’ previous experience as a fully qualified cardiac sonographer.
• A genuine commitment to contributing to the CIS group and in delivery of our purpose; “to improve the standard of what quality service looks like” by aligning with CIS group values.
• Pride in the quality and accuracy of their work with a very high attention to detail
• A professional, friendly and calm manner.
• Flexibility and the willingness to work at various locations in the Perth Region.
• A current Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle.

Are you ready to make the move?
Include your current CV and cover letter addressed to our Chief Operating Officer, Ian Watts ([email protected]), indicating why you are interested in this position and how you will positively contribute to our CVS team. If anyone is interested in learning more about the role, please feel free to email to organise a time for a confidential, informal chat.

Position: Staff Specialist Cardiologist

NNSWLHD Staff Specialist Cardiologist
Tweed Valley Hospital, Northern NSW Local Health District
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time – Multiple Positions

Requisition ID: 476065

Remuneration as Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

What you will be doing:
The opening of the new Tweed Valley Hospital will enable expansion of Cardiology services in keeping with the NNSWLHD strategic plan.

Part-time positions are now available for cardiologists with special interests including Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Pacing/Electrophysiology and Heart Failure/Clinical Trials.

The Staff Specialist will provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Cardiology services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

The Staff Specialist will provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should apply:

We can offer you personal, professional and financial benefits in a rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference, and have work/life balance in a highly sought-after destination.

For more information, please visit Northern NSW Local Health District

Northern NSW LHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Enquiries: Dr Martin Sebastian
Email:  [email protected]

Applications Close:  26 April 2024
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Apply online at: jobs.health.nsw.gov.au

 “Enjoy more flexibility and more opportunities, living and working in a place of great beauty”

Position: Clinical Unit Head of Cardiology

Classification: HM35 – HM42 (Year 3 Specialist – Executive Medical Specialist)

Salary per hour (exc. super): $143.43 – $177.94 per hour

Hours: 56 – 76 hrs per fortnight
Status: Ongoing Full Time (part time may be negotiated for successful applicant)

• Key Leadership opportunity
• Live and work close to home
• Located in Bendigo, Victoria
• Relocation & Accommodation support assistance available for successful applicant

The Position
An exciting Cardiology leadership opportunity exists for an experienced Cardiologist to join a leading regional health service in Bendigo, Victoria. As the Clinical Unit Head, you will provide clinical and medical leadership for Cardiology services and will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager of Cardiology and other Clinical Unit Heads to provide leadership and management required to implement Bendigo Health’s strategic vision and meet clinical service delivery requirements. The role reports operationally to the Clinical Director of Ambulatory & Critical Care and professionally to the CMO.

If you are a Cardiologist, looking for a change and a role that offers career development, high earning potential and work-life balance, this opportunity is worth your contemplation.

The Cardiology Team
The Cardiology department is responsible for patients in several departments including inpatient wards, emergency department, ICU/CCU in addition to Cath Lab, Diagnostic Cardiology and Cardiology outpatient Clinics. The Cardiology department is led by a Clinical Unit Head, supported by Deputy Clinical Unit Head/s and managed by a Business Manager and a Nurse Unit Manager. The department has its own bed card and also provides a consultative service to other specialties as requested. The team consists of Cardiologists, Deputy Clinical Unit Head/s, Cardiac Nurses, Cardiac Technologists and Cardiac Sonographers, Cardiology registrars, hospital medical officers (HMO) and interns. This position will be expected to participate in the on call roster as required.

Required skills and attributes
Fellowship with the RACP or equivalent degree enabling full unconditional registration with AHPRA. Fellow of applicable college training program with significant clinical experience working at a senior level. All Cardiology specialities will be considered. Experience in senior medical leadership within a cardiology service, budgetary knowledge, proven ability to develop and maintain effective service interactions required in the operation of a busy Cardiology service and understanding of funding implications.

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Closing Date: Friday 26^th April 2024

Contact details: Dr Angus Carter 03 5454 8878

Dr Daryl Kroschel 03 5454 6572

Please apply directly via this link

Position: Cardiologist

Cardiologists wanted for outpatient sessions in brand new rooms in Parkway San Clinic 172 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga, 2076, opposite Sydney Adventist Hospital (The San). Opportunity to join established Cardiology Practice (established 2005). Please direct Inquiries to Ellen Practice Manager [email protected] , Ph 9487 6377.

Position: Cardiac Sonographer

Northern Heart Specialists are local Cardiologists who are passionate about providing contemporary cardiac care to patients in North Queensland. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Cardiac Sonographer to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will need to be an experienced professional with a current Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registration number.

About the role
The successful candidate will require excellent caring and interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate clearly and frequently with our team to ensure the highest level of care for our patients.  Some travel to local referral towns will be required on a fortnightly or monthly basis. High proficiency in the English language – both written and verbal are required, a strong work ethic as well as the ability to provide exceptional service to our patients.

What we offer

• Highly competitive remuneration and leave package based on level of experience
• Option of contract (fee for service) or part time/ full time salary
• 4 weeks annual leave (for salaried employees)
• A great team to work with where your skills and contributions will be valued

Please forward your resume to [email protected]

www.northernheartspecialists.com.au

Position title: Cardiologist with Imaging sub specialty
Employment status: Permanent full-time/Part-time
Location: Outer Metropolitan Melbourne, South Eastern region
Salary: As per organisational ‘Associate Service Agreement’ –

Position Summary:
Prominent cardiology practice requires a motivated non-invasive cardiologist to join our busy and thriving practice on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and inclusive group of cardiologists who are at the forefront of their respective sub-specialties. The position offers opportunity to provide comprehensive health care in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

A full position description will be made available on request.

About Us:
Established in 2000, the cardiology practice provides comprehensive cardiac services to the south eastern region of Melbourne and beyond. The main location is within a large private hospital offering Emergency department, ICU and a well-established interventional cardiology department with fully operational angiography suites. The Group’s satellite sites allows us to provide care across a broad area to a varied demographic with wide ranging health care needs.

With an emphasis on innovation, the practice offers opportunities to refine skills and develop personal areas of interest in cardiology.

It is patient-focused and committed to providing the highest standard of medicine, incorporating the latest techniques and procedures resulting in the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications / Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must be registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA including Specialist recognition as a Cardiologist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Cardiology sub specialization in Imaging – echocardiography and trans oesophageal echocardiography, multi-slice cardiac CT or cardiac MRI is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive training and experience in general medicine and in the management of a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Interest in being a key contributor to an existing collegiate group of specialist cardiologists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a team of highly qualified staff employed to support the activities within a busy cardiology group.

Applicants: Please forward letter of application and current CV to the Clinical Manager:

Ms Vikki O’Shea at [email protected].

Position title: Cardiologist with interventional, pacing or imaging sub specialty
Employment status: Permanent full-time/Part-time
Location: Albury Wodonga /Riverina region

Salary: As per organisational ‘Associate Service Agreement’ –

Position Summary:
Prominent cardiology practice requires a motivated cardiologist to join our growing satellite practice on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and inclusive group of cardiologists who are at the forefront of their respective sub-specialties. The position offers opportunity to provide inpatient care at the local private hospital which has an angiography department and HDU. A range of cardiac testing facilities are available for management of outpatients within our centre.

A full position description will be made available on request.

About Us:
A developing satellite site in Regional Victoria/NSW and the wider Riverina area is an extension of our main cardiology practice in outer metropolitan Melbourne. This model allows us to provide care across a broad area to a varied demographic with wide ranging health care needs.

With an emphasis on innovation, the practice offers opportunities to refine skills and develop personal areas of interest in cardiology.

It is patient-focused and committed to providing the highest standard of medicine, incorporating the latest techniques and procedures resulting in the best possible cardiovascular outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications / Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must be registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA including Specialist recognition as a Cardiologist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Cardiology sub specialization

1. Imaging (echocardiography and trans-oesophageal echocardiography, multi-slice cardiac CT reporting) or;
2. Interventional cardiology,  and/or;

3. Pacemaker insertion (conventional pacing, ICD/CRT, BB pacing)

Experience working in regional areas is highly desirable.

• Comprehensive training and experience in general medicine and in the management of a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Interest in being a key contributor to an existing collegiate group of specialist cardiologists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with a team of highly qualified staff employed to support the activities within a busy cardiology group.

Applicants: Please forward letter of application and current CV to the Clinical Manager:

Ms Vikki O’Shea at [email protected].

Position:      Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist/General Cardiologist with Echo subspecialisation.
Location:     Perth, WA

About Cardio Vascular Services:
Clinical Integration Services (CIS) Group is a private medical specialist group providing cardiac and vascular diagnostic imaging and clinical services (Cardio Vascular Services – CVS) together with sleep and respiratory services (Cardio Respiratory Sleep – CRS). With 7 clinics in the Perth Region and our newly opened Bunbury clinic, along with 2 clinics in Melbourne, we are committed to the highest quality medical service and to ensuring an excellent patient experience within a culture of courage, integrity, empathy, excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Our strategy is to identify those who value high quality diagnostics and clinical care (both patients and referrers alike) and want more from a healthcare provider than is currently being offered elsewhere.

Position Summary:
CIS are looking to welcome an Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist/General Cardiologist with Echo subspecialisation to our team. You will join our team of cardiologists in our busy and growing WA and Melbourne practises. You will benefit from a well-established referral network, with an immediate referral base and full clinics. Working within an established practice presents a genuine opportunity for candidates to focus on building a fulfilling career in cardiology, without the added stress or strain of establishing a solo practice.

What is the arrangement?
CIS group specialists enjoy a collaborative relationship with the organisation. CIS provide a wide array of administrative and support services, including practice management, marketing, use of sessional rooms, administrative support, bookings, billing, and debtor management.

Your outpatient and inpatient income is your income; CIS group services are provided using an activity-based model, providing transparency and significant autonomy and flexibility for you to succeed in your own private practice.

CIS will assist in obtaining credentialing for Hollywood Private Hospital (WA’s largest private hospital with 860 beds), whereas an imaging specialist you will be able to perform pre-procedural and procedural TOE for procedures such as TAVR, LAAO, and MitraClip with the support of their world class cardiac catheterisation facilities and cardiothoracic surgical program.

CVS also possesses a large state-of-the-art echo program and ability to report CT and cardiac MR in association with radiology practices. Our team of highly trained cardiac sonographers work closely with our imaging specialists to ensure high quality scans are produced, using a custom-designed proprietary reporting platform to produce comprehensive reports for our referrers.

Requirements:

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians including subspecialty training and recognition in Cardiology.
• Eligible for a Medicare Provider Number for the provision of specialist services

For an informal, confidential conversation please contact Ian Watts on [email protected] or 1300 887 997 to discuss further.
For more information on CVS please visit: http://www.cvs.net.au

Position:      Interventional Cardiologist
Location:     Perth, WA

About Cardio Vascular Services:
Clinical Integration Services (CIS) Group is a private medical specialist group providing cardiac and vascular diagnostic imaging and clinical services (Cardio Vascular Services – CVS) together with sleep and respiratory services (Cardio Respiratory Sleep – CRS). With 7 clinics in the Perth Region and our newly opened Bunbury clinic, along with 2 clinics in Melbourne, we are committed to the highest quality medical service and to ensuring an excellent patient experience within a culture of courage, integrity, empathy, excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Our strategy is to identify those who value high quality diagnostics and clinical care (both patients and referrers alike) and want more from a healthcare provider than is currently being offered elsewhere.

Position Summary:
CIS are looking to welcome several different subspecialty cardiologists to our established practice. You will join our team of cardiologists in our busy and growing WA and Melbourne practises. You will benefit from a well-established referral network, with an immediate referral base and full clinics. Working within an established practice presents a genuine opportunity for candidates to focus on building a fulfilling career in cardiology, without the added stress or strain of establishing a solo practice.

What is the arrangement?
CIS group specialists enjoy a collaborative relationship with the organisation. CIS provide a wide array of administrative and support services, including practice management, marketing, use of sessional rooms, administrative support, bookings, billing, and debtor management.

Your outpatient and inpatient income is your income; CIS group services are provided using an activity-based model, providing transparency and significant autonomy and flexibility for you to succeed in your own private practice.

CIS will assist in obtaining credentialling for Hollywood Private Hospital (WA’s largest private hospital with 860 beds), where as an Interventional Cardiologist you will be able to perform PCI with the support of their world class cardiac catheterisation facilities and cardiothoracic surgical program.

Your private practice will benefit from a large state of the art, well established cardiac diagnostics program with a referral base dating back more than 25 years.

Requirements:

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians including subspecialty training and recognition in Cardiology.
• Eligible for a Medicare Provider Number for the provision of specialist services

For an informal, confidential conversation please contact Ian Watts on [email protected] or 1300 887 997 to discuss further.

For more information on CVS please visit: http://www.cvs.net.au