General Practitioner - Cairns

About Us

Access Telehealth was founded by medical professionals with one mission in mind—connecting people to healthcare.

We are a leading provider in the Telehealth industry, backed by significant investment in research and development. This commitment has fueled our strong growth in recent years.

Our expanding network of clinicians across General Practice, Allied Health, Nursing, and Specialist care delivers better health outcomes for:

• Rural and remote Australians
• Indigenous communities
• Aged care residents
• NDIS participants

Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals offers collaborative and specialist telehealth services across a wide range of specialties, including Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Psychiatry (General, Geriatric, Child & Adolescent), Pain Management, Palliative Care, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Rheumatology, Urology, and more.

We also provide Allied Healthcare services via telehealth to NDIS participants, offering Counselling, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, and Mental Health Social Work.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate General Practitioner to provide compassionate care to aged care residents in the tropical paradise of Cairns. In this role, you'll work on-site at aged care facilities, where you’ll make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes and warm, vibrant community Cairns is known for. This area offers an incredible blend of natural beauty—from lush rainforests to stunning coastlines—and fosters a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where healthcare professionals are highly valued.

You’ll be fully supported by a dedicated team, including a full-time nurse, geriatrician, and skilled administrative staff. Your days will be enriched by engaging consultations and patient reviews, providing a steady, rewarding pace with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique surroundings and become an integral part of the Cairns healthcare community.

Benefits

• Part-time role—choose the days that suit you. Ideally, you are looking for 4 to 5 days a week.
• Opportunity to travel within the region
• Competitive daily rate of $2,000 per day (based on 8 hours of work)
• Ideal for GPs with an interest in aged care, working within a growing organization

Requirements 

• General or Specialist AHPRA registration without conditions. Overseas applicants need not apply.
• Proficiency in system-based reporting and familiarity with various software packages preferred.

Non-Vocationally Registered General Practitioners:

Are you nearing the completion of your Fellowship with the RACGP or FACRRM? We invite you to explore an opportunity to impact Aged Care significantly. Get in touch with us today.

• Daily rate of $1,700 to $1,800 per day.

How to Apply

If you’d like to discuss this opportunity further, please get in touch with the Talent team at Access Telehealth at recruitment@accesstelehealth.com.au.