“I’m Rebecca Doyle - Prescript’s Senior Radiology Recruitment Partner. My focus is on helping radiologists find locum and permanent positions across Australia, New Zealand and globally.”
There are many good reasons for doctors to work in regional and remote Australia, and it is not just because it is beneficial for patients and health services. Whether you are doing a short-term locum or making a permanent move, it is hugely rewarding and beneficial for the doctors going to these locations too.
Here are just some great benefits of doctors working in regional and remote Australia.
Impact On Communities
✓ Positive impact
Probably the first thing that comes to mind is the positive impact a doctor can make by working at a regional or remote health service.
✓ Make a huge difference
Often these health services can go for months, or even years, without a permanent doctor, which affects not only the patients and their families & friends but the staff in the health service or clinic they are working in too.
✓ Contribution of medical expertise
The contribution of medical expertise in under-resourced health services is often received with much gratitude. It is often very rewarding for those doctors who can work there as they can see the huge difference they are making to many people's lives.
Professional Life
✓ Complex and interesting cases
Often in regional and remote locations, doctors can treat more complex and interesting cases. It is very normal to have a greater variety of health issues to attend to, than what a city doctor may see where patients have easy access to sub-specialist services.
✓ Form long-term relationships
Whether you are in a permanent role or returning to a regular locum role, you'll have the opportunity to form long-term relationships and provide trusted care to your patients. This continuity of care is a very rewarding part of the job.
✓ Feel welcomed and supported
The medical community in a rural or regional location is also usually very inclusive. You are welcomed and supported in a way that is not as common in a structured and hierarchical urban health service.
✓ Experience a social atmosphere
It can be very social too with many extracurricular activities such as sports teams or nights out commonly being organised amongst health staff.
✓ Higher salary/locum rates
With regional and remote medical positions usually paid higher than a city salary or locum rate, it's the cherry on the top of what is already a very fulfilling role.
Personal Life
There are many positive reasons why a regional or remote lifestyle is good for one's soul.
✓ Relationships
The first thing you'll likely notice if coming from an urban environment is what those living regionally already know. You'll find friendly and supportive locals who are happy to welcome you in and tell you everything you need to know, all whilst enjoying a much more relaxed pace of living.
People are quick to help each other out and will often get involved with volunteering in different community events and organisations. It's often so much easier to meet people and form long-lasting relationships.
✓ Wellness
Everything just feels easy. There are no long commute or traffic jams, and instead, you can spend your mornings walking your kids to school, reading the paper at a café or getting down to the ocean for a morning dip.
Being able to take the time to enjoy the mornings, hearing the birds sing and smelling the fresh air each day has a powerful effect on your sense of wellbeing and freedom.
✓ Nature
A lot of regional and remote locations have plenty of natural beauty on the doorstep to discover. Whether it's visiting stunning national parks, camping under the millions of stars in a country location or enjoying the delights of a pristine and uncrowded beach, there's so much to do to keep your weekends packed with enjoyable and enriching experiences.
✓ Family Life
Life in a regional location also mixes exceptionally well with family life due to the close-knit community and the slower pace of living that allows you to spend that precious time with those closest to you.
✓ Affordability
It's well known that real estate in regional and remote locations is much more affordable than in the cities, so not only will you be able to enjoy a fantastic quality of life, but you'll get to afford the house of your dreams to live in.
Want To Know More?
Prescript is passionate about helping to solve the regional doctor shortage and has a great range of locum and permanent opportunities to choose from.
With the varied and interesting cases you'll see, the relationships you'll form, and the fantastic lifestyle and positive impact on the community you'll experience, this means you will have a true understanding of the rewards of working as a doctor in regional and remote Australia.
Talk to Prescript to see how you can make a difference to not only your life but the lives of many others.
About Rebecca Doyle
Rebecca Doyle is Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner for Radiology with a focus on locum and permanent positions across Australia, New Zealand and globally.
There are three ways to contact Rebecca:
Call Rebecca on 0434 401 379
Email rebecca@prescript.com.au
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“I have been very privileged to spend my career working in highly regarded organisations such as Prescript Recruitment, Johnson & Johnson Medical and St Vincent’s Hospital. Within these organisations you will find cultures of honesty, respect and well-earned reputations for their high standards of service and customer care.”
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
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“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”