Dr Emily Carroll

07/11/2025

It is not becoming of a government or of a Minister for Health, to suggest that GPs will make 415K a year when that very same government's own ATO provides as a fact that Australian GP income averages $173,436, dropping to $152,166 for female GPs. This is an income that includes NO sick leave, NO personal leave, NO annual leave. It also costs the avergae GP 10K in registration and insurance for the right to go to work in the first place.

It is not becoming for a Minister for Health to incite the public to abuse GPs and their front-line reception staff when they don't provide all their services for "free". GPs and their staff are being attacked for not delivering on a promise, made as if the government itself can demand small, independent businesses to comply with its will.

RACGP asks for a respectful and truthful public discourse about our profession.

(Credit to Anita Munoz for articulating this so well)

https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/exaggerated-income-claims-no-way-to-sell-new-polic?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHsPZT-B6UNOVXUPZ1h-axcgcov6S_asxXAOqEppgeT3Rj3H9fpaPpXgbKdIy_aem_lDRXDXzbwgbzKuBQy8HKzA

Mark Butler has repeated his assertions that GPs will earn $415,000 a year under bulk-billing incentives – calculations the RACGP President says are ‘misleading’.

27/10/2025

Pear Tree Family Practice has launched an express clinic to provide regular patients better access to a GP.

Opportunity for express clinic sessions only, or a mix of express clinic and your own regular patients.

We are a dynamic, private billing clinic.

If this appeals please contact Dr Emily Carroll 0400 28 33 87 /emily@peartreefp.com.au or Dr Kristin McLaughlin 0417 829 071/kristin@peartreefp.com.au

07/10/2025

Take a moment. Think about what made today good for you.

Was it
*the kitchen catch-up with a colleague while you made coffee
*looking together at the fish tank with your smaller (and older) patients in the waiting room
*going for a walk outside at lunch
*contemplating what your pear will look like on the practice art project....

Pear Tree Family Practice is looking for a General Practitioner.

If you like
*both variety and the opportunity to develop your own niche
*running to time as you can decide your own appointment length and cadence
*a mix of acute and chronic appointments
*systems, staff and colleagues that allow you to provide high quality care

then we would love you to join us!

www.peartreefp.com.au

Contact Dr Emily Carroll 0400 28 33 87 /emily@peartreefp.com.au or Dr Kristin McLaughlin 0417 829 071/kristin@peartreefp.com.au

14/09/2025

What’s missing from your Ikigai?

Ikigai—the Japanese philosophy of purposeful living—happens when passion meets profession, and mission aligns with vocation.

What if your medical career could embody all four?

Passion → Practice medicine you love in a supportive environment
Profession → Fully private billing
Vocation → Serve patients and a community that need and value you
Mission → Make a lasting impact on patient lives and community health

Join Our Practice
Part time/full time position for a General Practioner and Paediatrician

Work alongside passionate, caring, and supportive doctors.

Ready to find where your skills, passion, and purpose intersect?

www.peartreefp.com.au
www.littlepears.com.au

Contact Dr Emily Carroll 0400 28 33 87 /emily@peartreefp.com.au or Dr Kristin McLaughlin 0417 829 071/kristin@peartreefp.com.au

02/09/2025

Does the hard work to get to mixed billing feel like it’s being thrown away as your clinic returns to bulk billing?
Does it feel like the system penalises you for longer consults?
Do you feel like GP is being dismantled piece by piece?

Join us at Pear Tree Family Practice and remember why you became a GP.
*Patients who value quality care
*A team so you never feel alone
*Zero pressure to rush - we're about quality, not quantity
*Private billing practice (your skills are worth it!)
*Zero Sunday-night dread - we're all about quality medicine and happy doctors
*Modern clinic that runs smoother than a barista's oat milk latte

Looking For:
*A VR GP with FRACGP (the basics)
*Someone who gets that good medicine takes time
*A doctor who enjoys building relationships (the human kind, not the paperwork kind)
*Special interests welcomed - bring your passion!
*3-5 days a week

Contact Dr Emily Carroll 0400 28 33 87 /emily@peartreefp.com.au or Dr Kristin McLaughlin 0417 829 071/kristin@peartreefp.com.au

01/04/2025

We are recruiting…..

Come join the team at Pear Tree Family Practice and Little Pears as a medical receptionist at Glenelg.

You must like fast paced environments
You must like learning
You must have high standards
You must be willing to ask for help when you don't know the answer
You must be able to cope with change

Liking pets and cake is advantageous!

The ideal candidate will want to work 4-5 days a week.

Experience in General Practice is not required if you have the right attitude and skills that can be transferred.

If this sounds like you, please email your CV to Elyssa at teamleader@peartreefp.com.au

Please include the name of your pet or your favourite cake.

20/11/2024

Boston Bay Family Health practice is looking for a GP obstetrician, or a GP who wants to train to be a GP obstetrician (Port Lincoln is accredited for training Associates (Procedural & Advanced Procedural).

This is a fantastic clinic and where I did my GP registrar training under Dr Kris Bascomb. The clinic works hard to give GPs the type of work and balance that appeals to them. They are flexible and innovative in their thinking.

And for those of you put off by previous horror stories of the ED on call- ED on call is now opt in and paid by the hour!

https://www.bostonbayfamilyhealth.com.au/work-with-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0dmjuR4oqt5mnLACeEV_y229gIbif07R1Wy5IRhKCp5aBx1AReYsMUuZU_aem_yOyLA8KMZXzP8xfC4fhVeg

Boston Bay Family Health Practice (BBFHP) has been a cornerstone of Port Lincoln’s healthcare since 2009. Our dedicated team includes experienced Rural Generalist Obstetricians, a Nurse Practitioner, nurses, midwives, social workers, and administrative staff—all committed to providing exceptiona...

11/11/2024

🌊 Surf's Up, Doc! 🏄‍♂️
(GP Position at Pear Tree Family Practice, Glenelg)

Ever dreamed of finishing your clinic day with sand between your toes?
Here's your chance to practice premium medicine where every day feels like a holiday!

We're looking for a passionate GP to join our Glenelg practice, where the hardest decision of your day will be choosing between a post-work beach walk or a coffee at one of the trendy Jetty Road cafes.

The Sweet Stuff:

*Afternoon sessions only an option (because mornings are for beach runs, right?)
*Private billing practice (your skills are worth it!)
*Zero Sunday-night dread - we're all about quality medicine and happy doctors
*Modern clinic that runs smoother than a barista's oat milk latte

You'll Love:

*Being 5 minutes from SA's most iconic beach
*A team that's more supportive than your favorite swimwear
*Patients who value quality care (and can actually take your advice about lifestyle medicine - the beach is right there!)
*Zero pressure to rush - we're about quality, not quantity

Looking For:
*A VR GP with FRACGP (the basics)
*Someone who gets that good medicine takes time
*A doctor who enjoys building relationships (the human kind, not the paperwork kind)
*Special interests welcomed - bring your passion!

The Perks:

*Competitive percentage (because rent at the beach ain't cheap)
*Full support team (so you can focus on the medicine)
*No on-call (your evenings are yours to enjoy those stunning sunsets)
*Work-life balance that actually means something

Ready to swap your suit for smart casual and still practice high-quality medicine? Let's chat!

Contact Dr Emily Carroll 0400 28 33 87 /emily@peartreefp.com.au or Dr Kristin McLaughlin 0417 829 071/kristin@peartreefp.com.au for a coffee chat by the beach.

P.S. Did we mention we're by the beach? 🏖️

20/08/2024

If anyone needs a general paediatrician to refer to, including for ADHD and ASD, Dr Aaron Hayek has opened his books and has appointments for new patients from October onwards.

Dr Aaron Hayek is a Consultant Paediatrician specialising in children’s health at all ages – from newborns to adolescents. He is passionate about helping families with concerns that range from common questions to managing and co-ordinating complex and chronic conditions. He aims to liaise closel...

14/06/2024

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07/05/2024

Where did you eat your lunch today?

Little Pears is looking for a GP . This purpose designed, private billing location has an outside play area/garden for little people and their people!

If you have a passion for kids, families and women's health then this is the spot for you. Designed your week to mix together the work you love.

Ability to work two or more days a week essential.

For a confidential discussion please contact Dr Emily Carroll on 0400 28 33 87 or email emily@peartreefp.com.au

22/04/2024

Your health care is under attack.

Did you know that the state government has a new interpretation of payroll tax that will now apply to your visits to the doctor?

General Practices are private business, the fees from your visits are what keeps the doors open. More taxes mean more money from your hip pocket.

You already pay more for doctor visits because of
the decade long frozen Medicare patient rebate
failure for the patient rebate to increase with CPI (Consumer Price Index) and
a patient rebate system that penalises you for long consultations

More expensive doctor visits will have a catastrophic impact on your health
More ambulance ramping
More presentations to ED
More people suffering life threatening complications of conditions

There is NO public general practice system for the community. Ask your state government MP to exempt general practice from the new payroll tax interpretation.

Stop the attack on your health care by contacting;

South Australian Premier Hon Peter Malinauskas; croydon@parliament.sa.gov.au
South Australian Health and Wellbeing Hon Chris Picton; kaurna@parliament.sa.gov.au
South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mulligan; Treasurer.DTF@sa.gov.au
South Australian Leader of the Opposition Hon David Speirs and Member for Black; black@parliament.sa.gov.au
South Australian Shadow Minister for Health Mrs Ashton Hurn; schubert@parliament.sa.gov.au
South Australian Shadow Treasurer Mr Matt Cowdrey and Member for Colton
Mr Matthew Cowdrey; colton@parliament.sa.gov.au
Member for Morphett Mr Stephen Patterson; morphett@parliament.sa.gov.au
Member for Gibson Mrs Sarah Andrews; gibson@parliament.sa.gov.au