Consultant Geriatrician – Private Practice Opportunity (Regional Victoria)

Your Future. Your Practice. Your Growth.

We are currently representing a well-established private hospital in regional Victoria seeking a FRACP-qualified Geriatrician to establish and grow a private practice within a modern, supportive hospital environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a specialist looking to build a sustainable private practice with strong institutional backing, guaranteed income support, and long-term service development potential.

The Hospital

This contemporary private facility forms part of a leading national healthcare group and services a large regional catchment across North East Victoria.

Key features include:

• 30+ inpatient beds including dedicated rehabilitation capacity
• High Dependency Unit
• Multiple operating theatres
• Strong nursing leadership and full allied health support
• Established referral pathways across a broad regional network

The hospital is committed to specialist-led service development and collaborative, patient-centred care.

The Opportunity

The incoming Geriatrician will establish a private consulting practice within the hospital and provide inpatient and outpatient geriatric services.

This is an independent VMO-style arrangement where you will bill patients directly, supported by:

• Guaranteed income for the first 12 months while building your practice
• Consulting rooms and practice management support
• Marketing assistance to promote your services to local GPs and specialists
• Access to an established referral network
• Relocation and accommodation assistance available

There is strong immediate demand, with future succession planning opportunities due to an ageing VMO group in the region.

Lifestyle Benefits

This role offers the perfect blend of professional autonomy and regional lifestyle:

• Thriving regional community with excellent schools and family amenities
• Close proximity to wineries, national parks, and outdoor recreation
• Easy access to Melbourne (approximately 2hours)
• Relaxed pace of life without compromising on professional scope

Ideal for specialists seeking meaningful community impact with lifestyle balance.

Essential Criteria

• FRACP – Geriatric Medicine
• Current AHPRA Specialist Registration
• Unrestricted Medicare billing
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient geriatric care
• Interest in developing and expanding geriatric services

Why Consider This Role?

✔ Guaranteed income security in year one
✔ Private practice autonomy with corporate support
✔ Strong regional referral demand
✔ Long-term service growth potential
✔ Lifestyle-driven relocation opportunity

If you are an experienced Geriatrician considering a move into private practice or seeking a regional leadership opportunity, I would welcome a confidential discussion - [email protected]