Podiatrist - Physiotherapy Department

Queensland Health; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Education opportunities

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Podiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at Mackay Base Hospital on a permanent basis.

You will deliver clinical podiatry services to consumers, focusing on active foot disease, chronic conditions and high‑risk feet, including amputations and wound care, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent podiatry services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver clinical podiatry care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

The Physiotherapy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Podiatrist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your opportunity

To provide competent Podiatry services as part of a multidisciplinary team to consumers of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

The role delivers clinical podiatry services based on current best practice guidelines and evidence, primarily consumers with active foot disease, chronic disease and ‘high' risk feet including amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, gross foot deformities and other conditions in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

About the Team

Our Podiatry Service provides specialist assessment, treatment and advice for acute presentations, especially in relation to wound care and acute diabetic foot complications. Referrals are accepted from medical, nursing and allied health staff both from the hospital and community settings.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Education opportunities, Study and Research