Podiatrist - Full Time

About the business

Adelaide Foot and Ankle is a nationally unique podiatry practice as we provide all aspects of foot and ankle medicine and surgery.                                               

Dr Rob Hermann (podiatric surgeon) is the director of Adelaide Foot and Ankle and has been practicing for 40 years.  The comprehensive list of patient services we provide include.

• Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery including minimally invasive techniques
• Prescription and administration of endorsed medicines
• Steroid injections
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Swift microwave therapy for verrucae
• Shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal conditions
• General podiatry
• Infrared laser for onychomycosis
• Diagnosis of complex foot and ankle pathologies requiring coordination of multidisciplinary teams
• Management of high-risk diabetic and vascular foot and ankle conditions
• 3 D laser scanning and in office design for orthotic therapy
• 3D printed orthosis
• 3D printed AFO's and Richie braces

About the role

Elevate your Career

If you’re serious about being the best Podiatrist you can be,  then this is the role for you.

Working as part of the team at AFA instantly exposes you to Australia's cutting edge and most comprehensive foot and ankle treatment protocols.

The role allows you to refine your diagnostic and treatment skills, all the while being mentored by Dr Hermann and the AFA podiatrists.

Being exposed to such a myriad of patients and treatment regimens instantly qualifies you for CPD points.  Be at the forefront of podiatric medicine by being involved in this unique practice.

Benefits and perks

Education includes advanced methods of diagnosis and treatment planning for all foot and ankle pathologies.  Advanced biomechanical diagnosis and orthotic therapy methods. Supervision for scheduled medicines endorsement is available. Training in the use of shockwave, infrared laser for onychomycosis, in office diagnostic ultrasound and Swift microwave therapy.

The option to assist in both office and hospital surgical procedures is available if you show the initiative to be involved. If you have a desire to become a leading podiatrist, we can provide the education you need.

Renumeration

Full time conditions of employment will apply. Salary will be negotiated based on experience. Annual review of salary will be based on CPI index and performance. The right applicant will be offered an annual CPD budget.

Applications

Email your application to ******@adelaidefootandankle.com.au addressed to Annette Lugg (practice manager). Include your CV, the names and contact details (address and phone number) of 2 references and copies of registration and insurance. Applications close on Friday 5 April 2024.

Skills and experience

A 2 years experience is preferred for this position. You will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good clinical skills are required and can be built on to dramatically improve your level of practice. We have the highest level of administrative support possible at our offices. This means the ability to work within our excellent team environment is imperative. You will need to have the ability to adapt to our practice systems that have been established and proven to underpin the delivery of comprehensive foot and ankle care.  Mentoring as required and determined on your level of experience will be provided.

You will be able to practice all aspects of podiatry and further develop your clinical skills to the highest levels possible in the profession.