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The Podiatrist is responsible for providing quality community based Podiatry services to individuals and groups within our community. This includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with foot related lower limb disordered. The Podiatrist will have the knowledge and ability to treat food related conditions resulting from diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and other high risk foot complications.

Position Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Provide high quality Podiatry services to clients and groups of clients in accordance with agreed targets;
Provide high quality and flexible Podiatry services to clients from marginalised backgrounds;
Provide a welcoming environment where the consumers are able to inquire and learn about a range of health related matters and engage in self-management;
Participate in multidisciplinary coordinated care activities to meet the needs of the target group;
Refer, consult and liaise with staff within the organisation and other local agencies to ensure a holistic multi-disciplinary approach to health care provision; and
Develop, review and evaluate Podiatry direct care and health promotion programs.
Who is cohealth?

cohealth is one of Australia's largest community health organisations delivering services across Melbourne's inner, northern and western metropolitan suburbs.

cohealth's mission is to strengthen community and make a difference to the lives and wellbeing of people, particularly of those who experience stigma and the risk of marginalisation. We create impact through a powerful combination of advocacy, innovation in service delivery, and partnership with consumers, communities and other stakeholders.

With over 30 sites cohealth provides a range of vital local health and support services including medical, dental, allied health, mental health, and counselling, and many specialist health services. More information about cohealth is available on our website www.cohealth.org.au.

cohealth is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunity to undertake professional training and development opportunities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those who speak languages other than English are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this job go to: www.cohealthcareers.org.au/Jobs/ & enter ref code: 2373923. Applications close 23 September 2015 at 10pm.
All applications are required to address the key selection criteria in the Position Description in order to be considered.