Biomechanical Podiatrist Position Melb

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PODIATRIST

Background:

COMPLETE FEET is a vibrant company that is a first in Australia to combine the best of Orthotics, Podiatry, Shoe store and Pharmacy needs for feet in one location. Our clinics are at the forefront of total foot care.

Our mission is to empower our clients to reach their exercise or sporting goals, reduce pain or embrace a more active lifestyle.

Qualification:
Bachelor of Podiatry
Reports To:
Director / Senior Podiatrist
Progression:
Senior Podiatrist or Facility Manager
Direct Reports:
Laboratory Technicians / Podiatry Assistants

Responsibilities:
• Expert service and Orthotic therapy provision to patients.
• Complement Orthotic therapy with rehabilitation.
• Building and maintenance of referrer base and support of Orthopaedics Australia- Complete Feet treatments.
• Maintenance performance and treatment criteria.
• Maintain ongoing continuing education.
• Administration tasks related to clinical work and area of specialization.
• Maintenance of appropriate membership requirements and dues.

Position requirements:
• Initial limb / pathology / Orthosis / footwear / biomechanical / gait assessments assessment.
• Explanation of patient’s pathology with language, diagrams and samples they can comprehend
• Gait analysis using the Gait scan and video gait analysis
• Primary care Podiatry including: dermatological care, wound and ulcer management, dressings, nail and fracture care.
• Explanation of procedure to obtain solution(s).
• Gaining patient commitment to solution (Inc. patient compliance signature).
• Provide partial solutions for patients with financial or other concerns.
• Ensure full completion of Patient records, Work Order and Quality assurance Forms.
• Casting / Moulding and modifications.
• Orthosis fitting, reviewing, modifying and adjusting to obtain optimal comfort and results.
• Explanation of Complete Feet solution(s) and internal / external on-referrals.
• On-referral to practitioners for assessments, diagnosis, opinions and treatment. Gain referral back.
• Relationship building with current and new referrers through telephone / written / personal contact.
• Support Complete Feet referrals through Orthotic Therapy initiatives and area of specialization.
• Complete ordering for orthoses, footwear and components to complete orthotic therapy whilst all standard ordering completed through administration.
• Implement all patient systems before their departure (e.g. Complete Rewards and review process).
• Complete administration duties as required (reports, funding applications, filing, mail-outs, data-entry and miscellaneous duties as advised by administration).
• Maintain clinic and laboratory cleanliness, safety, stock and general environment (if required)
• Maintenance, update and adherence to all endorsed company procedures systems manuals.
• Maintenance and expansion of ongoing KPI’s
• Visitation to external clinic satellite locations and visitations
SALARY PACKAGE $58,000 - $78,000 with bonuses

Rainer Maier
Director Complete Feet
rainer@completefeet.com.au
535 Boronia Road,
Wantirna 3152
03 9720 7676