Podiatrist - Physiotherapy Department

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wages

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Education opportunities

Résumé du poste

Queensland Government – Mackay Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a permanent Podiatrist within the Mackay Base Hospital's multidisciplinary team. The role delivers podiatry services in inpatient and outpatient settings to patients with active foot disease, chronic conditions and high-risk feet, guided by current best practice.

Join a dedicated Podiatry Service focused on wound care and acute diabetic foot complications, working with medical, nursing and allied health

Qualifications

• Provide podiatry services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver care to patients with active foot disease, chronic disease and high-risk feet.
• Work in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Follow current best practice guidelines and evidence.

Responsabilités

• Provide competent podiatry clinical services based on best practice.
• Assist in wound care and diabetic foot complication management.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health staff across hospital and community settings.

Connaissances

Podiatry skills

Clinical assessment

Wound care

Diabetic foot care

Description du poste

Role detailsThe Physiotherapy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Podiatrist to join their team on a permanent basis.For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunityTo 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 TeamOur 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 ServiceMackay 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 offerCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.