Regional hospitals across Australia are expanding Hospital in the Home (HITH) programs to deliver hospital-level care while allowing patients to remain safely in their own homes.
To support this important service, Toowoomba Hospital is seeking a Locum GP / Senior Medical Officer to provide clinical oversight for its well-established HITH program for a short locum block in March 2026.
For doctors who enjoy coordinated care, multidisciplinary teamwork and a predictable roster, this placement offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a service that helps regional communities access high-quality care outside the traditional inpatient setting.
Placements like this are an important part of Prescript’s mission to help address Australia’s regional doctor shortage by supporting hospitals and doctors working together where they are needed most.
Quick Overview
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Role: GP / SMO – HITH
Dates: 24–31 March 2026
Rate: $2,250 per day
Travel: Provided
Roster: 7-day block
Why This Role Matters
Hospital in the Home programs play an increasingly important role in regional healthcare systems.
By allowing patients to receive hospital-level treatment at home, these services help hospitals manage demand while improving patient comfort and continuity of care.
Doctors working in HITH roles often value the opportunity to combine clinical oversight, coordinated care and multidisciplinary collaboration, while contributing to services that directly benefit regional communities.
The Role
Senior Medical Officer – Hospital in the Home (HITH)
In this role, you can expect to:
Provide clinical oversight for patients admitted to the HITH program
Review patients and oversee treatment plans
Coordinate care with experienced nursing and allied health teams delivering services in the community
Support safe and effective transitions between hospital and home-based care
The program operates within a well-supported multidisciplinary environment, allowing doctors to focus on clinical decision-making while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals.
Dates
Start: Tuesday 24 March 2026 – 07:30
Finish: Tuesday 31 March 2026 – 18:00
Roster: 7 consecutive days
Benefits
Daily rate: $2,250 per day
The following support is provided:
Travel arrangements
Accommodation for the duration of the placement
Full credentialing support from Prescript
End-to-end logistics coordination
Before you arrive, our credentialing and operations teams ensure the details are organised so everything is ready from day one.
Location Snapshot – Toowoomba
Located around 90 minutes west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is one of Queensland’s largest regional centres and serves as the clinical hub for the Darling Downs region.
Doctors working in Toowoomba enjoy:
A modern regional referral hospital environment
A vibrant regional city with cafés, parks and cultural life
Easy access to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast
A strong healthcare network serving surrounding rural communities
For many doctors, Toowoomba offers the chance to experience regional medicine at scale, while maintaining access to major city amenities.
Why Doctors Work with Prescript
At Prescript, we focus on supporting doctors who want meaningful work while helping hospitals maintain reliable medical coverage.
We work closely with regional health services to ensure placements are clearly structured and well organised. Our credentialing and operations teams coordinate travel, accommodation and documentation so everything is in place before your placement begins.
Speak with Mel
If you would like to explore this HITH locum in Toowoomba, or hear about similar regional GP opportunities, Mel would be happy to talk it through.
Mel Houston
Senior Recruitment Partner – GPs
mel@prescript.com.au
0415 075 498
