Consultant Physician

Global Medics is seeking a Consultant Physician for upcoming locum opportunities at Whyalla Hospital, South Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a regional hospital setting, managing a diverse range of acute medical presentations across the Emergency Department, wards, and High Dependency Unit (HDU), while enjoying the unique coastal lifestyle of Whyalla.

Position Details

• Role: Consultant Physician
• Location: Whyalla Hospital, SA
• Shift Type: 24-Hour On-Call
• Hours: 08:00 - 08:00 (Ward Rounds followed by On-Call)
• Rate: $2,500 per 24-hour shift
• Pro-rata rates apply where a full 24-hour shift is not worked.

Available Dates

• 30 July 2026 (08:00) to 3 August 2026 (08:00)
• 13 August 2026 (08:00) to 18 August 2026 (08:00)
• 21 August 2026 (08:00) to 24 August 2026 (08:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage acutely unwell patients independently across the ED, wards, and HDU.
• Provide care for patients requiring non-invasive ventilation and ventilated patients awaiting transfer to tertiary ICU facilities.
• Lead Code Blue responses.
• Participate in ward rounds and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• FRACP
• Experience managing HDU patients, including non-invasive ventilation and intubated/ventilated patients
• Current ALS/ALS2 Certificate
• COVID-19 Vaccinations and Booster
• Evidence of immunisation status (MMR, Hepatitis B, Polio, Influenza, dTp)
• SA Working With Children Check
• A current CV
• Two recent clinical references

Travel & Accommodation

• Flights provided
• Accommodation provided
• Hire car

Payment Information

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation.

• A 12.5% superannuation deduction will apply where the locum's ABN is registered as a Sole Trader/Individual.
• No superannuation deduction applies where payment is made to a Company or Trust.
• Locums not registered for GST must submit their own invoices.

Eligibility Requirements

• Full working rights in Australia
• Current AHPRA registration
• Relevant Consultant Physician experience

Interested?

If you're available for this role or would like to hear about other locum opportunities across Australia, please contact the Global Medics team today.

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Why Work With Global Medics?

• Personalised support from our dedicated Recruitment and Compliance Consultants
• Access to a wide range of locum opportunities across Australia
• Flexible contracts to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical exposure and work in varied healthcare settings