Are you looking for a change of scene, combined with an opportunity to practice high quality geriatric medicine? Come to Timaru New Zealand: NO call, NO weekends, guaranteed salary, six weeks paid vacation, and generous CME funds.

You will be working with a well-coordinated interdisciplinary team that include physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker and nursing input. We are looking to recruit a second Geriatrician to work on the Assessment Treatment and Rehabilitation Ward, alongside an experienced American Board-Certified trained Geriatrician who has successfully made the transition from the USA to New Zealand.

You will share in the care of a 20 bed sub-acute care unit, participate in community visits and clinic visits, where we are focusing on service development to become more community facing to support and lead the innovation of community health of older persons services, (working in consultation and partnership with primary care).

Timaru is an ocean side community located on the picturesque South Island of New Zealand. Ideal for those who are seeking a sense of community and love the outdoors. Why not choose to provide a respected clinical service to a thriving community and get to enjoy life outside of work at the same time! This moment is yours, don't miss this golden opportunity to obtain a work/life balance many Doctors can only dream of, apply now! We look forward to receiving your application.

Apply

Please be aware, if you are an overseas candidate that The Medical Council of New Zealand have a single method of primary source verification using the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates' Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG's EPIC) service. Being certified through EPIC is compulsory and we therefore recommend that applicants have registered their professional credentials with EPIC.

Please visit the NZMC website for more details about these expectations and the other requirements needed to be met toward gaining NZ Registration.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning +64 03 687 2230.