Podiatrist - Canberra

Plena Healthcare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Health Kick

Treasure Chest Fund

Sign on bonus

Refer-a-friend bonus

Novated car leasing options

Retail discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Plena Healthcare is seeking a Podiatrist to provide routine assessments and treatments in residential aged care settings, on a permanent 6-week roster. You’ll work with a range of clients across facilities and communities, building strong relationships with clients, families, staff, and other health professionals, while applying best practice in disease and wound care.

You’ll bring a Podiatry degree, current AHPRA registration, Australian working rights, and a willingness to obtain required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Podiatry.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Australian working rights.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS worker screening and National Police Check.
• Drivers license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough podiatry assessments and diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and review treatment plans.
• Apply best practice in disease and wound care management.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide ongoing support and education to clients in their care journey.

Skills

Podiatry practice

AHPRA registration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Podiatry

Australian working rights

Job description

About Us:

At Plena Healthcare, we are a national allied health provider with over 20 years of experience in Aged Care. Our team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists, and dietitians are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

The Opportunity:

As a Podiatrist at Plena Healthcare, you’ll provide routine assessments and treatments in the residential aged care setting, across a permanent 6-week roster. Providing consistency and continuity, working with a range of clients in aged care facilities and communities. Your role will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals, while applying best practice in routine disease and wound care management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough podiatry assessments and diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and review treatment plans
• Apply best practice in disease and wound care management
• Foster strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Provide ongoing support and education to clients in their care journey

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Podiatry
• Current AHPRA registration
• Australian working rights
• Willingness to obtain NDIS worker screening and National Police Check
• Drivers license and car

Why Plena Healthcare?

At Plena Healthcare, we believe in the importance of work-life balance and flexibility. Thriving in an environment that is supportive and positive. The Leadership team are also Podiatrists and provide ongoing clinical and professional support. Plena are committed to providing their team with the resources needed to succeed including travel and equipment costs.

• Plena are the only corporate membership partner of the APodA. Every podiatrist at Plena is provided a full, unrestricted membership in the APodA – the only organisation in Australia with that benefit, including the Podiatry Aged Care Special Interest Group. This means dozens of free CPD webinars every year along with all of the other benefits of membership.
• Work-Life balance is key. We believe all Podiatrists are professionals able to arrange their own schedule the way it works best for them. Start when it suits, you can be as flexible as you need.
• Paid travel opportunities Some of our Pods love a mini locum lifestyle. Put your hand up for a few days to a week. Everything is covered! Along with an increased hourly rate.

• CPD allowance ($500 on top of the APodA membership),
• Health Kick ($150 for you to spend on your own wellness every year)
• Treasure Chest Fund - One of your patients need a pick-me-up? Get them a gift, we’ll pay you back, no questions asked.
• Sign on bonus
• $1000 refer-a-friend bonus
• Novated car leasing options
• Retail discounts
• Paid Parental Leave

Plena Healthcare is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant