The Senior Podiatrist is responsible for providing quality community-based Podiatry services, in a culturally sensitive manner, to individuals within our community.
This includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with foot related / lower limb disorders.
The Podiatrist will have the knowledge and ability to treat foot related conditions resulting from diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and other high risk foot complications.The Senior Podiatrist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, client centred and coordinated healthcare services.
Using a strengths-based approach, the Podiatrist will collaborate with clients, their carers and other service providers, to develop meaningful care plans.
Drawing on the findings of the podiatry assessment and the care planning process, treatment is provided utilising appropriate evidenced based interventions.
This includes a focus on educating and empowering clients to adopt self-management strategies to improve their health which is underpinned by health literacy principles.ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality Podiatry services to clients in accordance with agreed targets.Participate in multidisciplinary coordinated care activities to meet the needs of the target group.Refer, consult and liaise with staff within the organisation and other local agencies to ensure a holistic multi-disciplinary approach to health care provision.Provide Podiatry consultancy where appropriate.Maintain and complete client files and statistical / program records in keeping with the organisation's policy and funding requirements.Have appropriate knowledge of the funding agreements underpinning clients' care plans and be accountable to meeting those requirements.Monitor and order educational materials, literature and clinic supplies.About YouDegree in Podiatry accepted by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).A keen interest to work with people of all ages living with a disability or impairment which impacts their physical performance.A strong understanding of the impacts of disability and ageing on physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual wellbeing.Knowledge of person-centred care, quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to implementing these concepts in practice.The successful candidate will require National Police clearance prior to appointment (completed by 3Bridges), valid NSW Working With Children Check clearance, NDIS Worker Clearance and Current NSW drivers' licence.
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