Senior Podiatric Surgeon – Foot & Ankle Specialist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance negotiable

Private practice potential

Modern surgical facilities

CME and professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Specialist Podiatric Surgeon to lead and deliver advanced foot and ankle care in Upington, Northern Cape. The role encompasses surgical and non-surgical management, in-depth diagnostic work, and rehabilitation planning for complex pathologies within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have extensive post-residency experience, HPCSA registration, and a commitment to developing a regional podiatric surgery service with access to modern

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialization in podiatric surgery.
• Completion of a recognised podiatric surgical residency program.
• Registration with HPCSA as a Podiatric Surgeon.
• Minimum of 5 years post-residency experience as a Specialist Podiatric Surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries.
• Diagnose and manage complex foot and ankle conditions including trauma and deformities.
• Provide pre-operative assessment and post-operative rehabilitation planning.
• Utilise imaging technologies (X-ray, MRI, CT) for diagnostics.
• Prescribe and manage pharmacological treatments and orthotics.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, and GPs.
• Maintain meticulous patient records and comply with standards.
• Stay updated with advances in podiatric surgery and contribute to regional service development.

Skills

Leadership within teams

Communication skills

Imaging interpretation

Surgical expertise

Education

Medical degree with Podiatric Surgery specialization

Residency in podiatric surgery

Tools

X-ray interpretation

MRI/CT imaging

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Specialist Podiatric Surgeon to lead and deliver advanced foot and ankle care in Upington, Northern Cape. The role encompasses surgical and non-surgical management, in-depth diagnostic work, and rehabilitation planning for complex pathologies within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have extensive post-residency experience, HPCSA registration, and a commitment to developing a regional podiatric surgery service with access to modern