Medical Officer- Somerset West at Faircape Group

• We are seeking a clinically confident Permanent Doctor/Medical Officer to join our growing multidisciplinary healthcare team at Heritage Manor. This role is best suited to a doctor comfortable managing medically complex rehabilitation and long-term care patients within a ward-based environment.
• The successful candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team, prioritising patient stability, rehabilitation progression, chronic disease management, and continuity of care within a structured healthcare environment.
• If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments on admission, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and interpretation of diagnostic results to inform care planning.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, including medication management and rehabilitative interventions aimed at improving outcomes.
• Take ownership of ongoing clinical management and medical decision-making for medically stable rehabilitation and long-term care patients.
• Manage patients with multiple co-morbidities, functional decline, chronic disease burden, and rehabilitation-related complications.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing teams within the facility.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as required.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families, providing education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records on Healthware (electronic platform), including progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including protocol development and implementation of best practices in subacute care.
• Provide urgent/emergency telephonic medical support to nursing staff when required to stabilise patients and prevent deterioration.
• No routine call-outs from home are required.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with referring specialists relevant to the Somerset West catchment area.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Experience and Knowledge

• 3 years + post-community service experience
• Experience in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, or palliative care is beneficial.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary and nursing team environment advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

• Medical Expertise: Proficiency in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, with a strong understanding of evidence-based practices
• Good Critical Thinking Skills
• Ethical Practice and confidentiality
• Strong Team Collaboration ability
• Meticulous attention to detail in documentation
• Strong Communication Skills
• Crisis Management Ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Specific Requirements

• Clear health, criminal, and credit record
• Written references
• MPS/insurance membership and active HPCSA registration

Working Hours: 

• Monday to Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
• Approximately 2 weekends per month required operationally
• Weekend rounds generally conclude around 12h00 / 13h00
• Urgent/emergency telephonic support to nursing staff when required
• No routine call-outs from home required