Podiatrist

Overview

• Podiatrist provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs.
• This can include infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorder such as diabetes.
• As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:
• Prescription medications
• Orthopedics
• Cryotherapy
• Electro surgery
• Ultrasonic
• Specialized dressing
• Exercise therapies
• Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages
• Provide treatment of high-risk patient group such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation
• Give advice and make referrals as appropriate
• Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (eg: carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthetic)
• Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances
• Deliver foot health education
• Understand the mechanics of body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement
• Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet
• Use a range of equipment’s including surgical instruments, dressing, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) materials, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, X Ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients walking or running problems)
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with Hospital Management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near misses and issues and assistance with preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH / Infection Control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment’s and safety systems
• Valid DOH/DHA or Equivalent Tier 1 Health license as Podiatrist
• Bachelor’s degree in Podiatry from an accredited college (minimum of three 3 years course duration)
• MSc degree in Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatry
• Min 3 years of experience post qualification
• Podiatrists must earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DOM) degree and complete a 3 - year residency program