Podiatrist - Melbourne
VIC, AU
Your career in healthcare made personal
At Medibank we’ve recently unified our health services under one brand – Amplar Health.
With over 1000 employees, our nurses, GPs and other amazing allied health professionals our focus is on improving healthcare experiences and championing greater access, choice, and control for people in Australia when it comes to managing their health.
The Opportunity - New grads welcome to apply!
As a mobile Podiatrist across the Melbourne Metro and/or Point Cook/Tarneit area, you’ll enjoy the benefits of working for an organisation that really values its people, health & well-being and has a flexible approach to work life balance. We understand that Melbourne is a large region therefore we will work with you on locations that suit best! This is a permanent part time role with the flexibility to work 2 or 3 days a week.
We limit the number of consultations per day to ensure you have the time to provide quality foot care, education and assessments to your patients and build long-lasting relationships.
In the role, you will provide high-quality podiatric care to residents across a range of aged care facilities, corporate health hubs and client's homes with regular treatments, building relationships to maximize foot care and overall enhancing their health and wellbeing.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assessing, diagnosing, treating and evaluating abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb
- Diabetic foot health assessments
- Contributing towards the patient’s chronic disease management plan
- Provide treatment for high-risk patient groups
- Offer footwear and foot care advice and education to patients, family members, staff and carers
- Make referrals to other healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Biomechanical assessments
- Maintain quality documentation and treatment planning procedures
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks such as ensuring your stock levels are maintained, and that equipment is kept in good working order, daily reports and handovers to all staff.
We also have similar opportunities in Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle
About You
We are looking for Podiatrists who share our vision to shift the way healthcare is provided in Australia. As an experienced, or new graduate clinician, you love to make a difference in the lives of Australians by working with them to improve their foot function and mobility. As a mobile Podiatrist you will need to be comfortable traveling to our clients and as such provide your own vehicle.
What We Offer
- Flexible work options – we support a great work-life/balance
- $10,000 Podiatry Bonus - paid in 3 payments over the course of 1 year!
- Subsidised private health insurance – up to 35%, plus discounts on travel, pet and life insurances
- Mobile allowance – up to $400 per month!
- 14 weeks paid parental leave for all eligible employees, regardless of whether you are a primary or secondary carer
- Mental Health Support- access to free and confidential EAP
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Allowance Up to $1000 CPD allowance plus free access to AUSMED + other CPD opportunities
- And many more!
Learn more about Amplar Health at https://amplarhealth.com.au
Inclusion and Accessibility
We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse applicants.
For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@medibank.com.au. To learn about our commitments and employee experiences, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/
Employees in face-to-face healthcare roles will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
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