Podiatrist
Core
Provide high-level comprehensive podiatry care, including assessments, wound management, treatment planning, and prevention of foot-related conditions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Role type
Podiatrist
Builds
High-quality foot and lower limb care services
Domain
Healthcare / Podiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
wound management, treatment planning, independent professional judgment, chronic disease management, health promotion, Medicare billing, infection control, quality improvement, client record management
Preferred skills
experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, commitment to holistic and culturally appropriate healthcare
Technologies
Medicare billing systems
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive podiatry care including assessments and wound management; exercise independent professional judgment in solving problems and managing cases; work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals; contribute to community health initiatives and chronic disease management; participate in health promotion activities, staff education, Medicare billing, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives; maintain accurate client records and ensure ethical, client-centered care.