Company name: Mallee Track Health and Community Service Position: Podiatrist Salary: $90,000 – 103,000 plus superannuation Term: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Victoria
About us Mallee Track Health and Community Service (MTHCS) is classified as a multipurpose service (MPS) and provides a range of services across all the Mallee Track Communities; a total area of 18,000 square kilometres. MTHCS services include community and district nursing, a broad range of community and allied health services, neighbourhood houses, early childhood education and care, and access to primary health care. In addition, medical clinics, acute medical care, urgent care and residential aged care are provided at Ouyen and Sea Lake.
Key Responsibilities: • Provides Podiatry services to all residents of the Mallee Track as per MTHCS funded program eligibility requirements. • Documents each customer’s planned podiatry treatment in their Care Plan and contributes goals to the person directed care plan. • Evaluates each customer’s podiatry treatment plan in consultation with the customer, their representative and the Health Care Team on a regular basis and modifies plans as required. • Documents the evaluation of interventions and reporting by exception changes/information in the progress notes. • Maintain an awareness regarding changes in residents’/ customers’ well-being and report changes to the Nurse in charge or persons GP. • Supervises and provide clinical management of Allied Health Assistants in the delivery of programs and ensure their current practices meet required standards as per Department of Health and Human Services supervision and delegation framework for Allied Health Assistants. • Contributes to the emotional, physical and lifestyle needs and wants of the customer through assessment and observation, in consultation with the customer, their representative and the Multidisciplinary team. • Plans and organises work practices and activities with regard to the customers’ preferences and other services activities and plans. • Communicates with customers and/or their representatives and Direct Care and service providers in relation to the Podiatry wants and needs of the customers. • Maintains accurate and comprehensive knowledge of relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines that affect Podiatry and Aged Care Industries, and incorporating them into all aspects of practice, including: o Standards and Guidelines for Residential Aged Care Services; and o Occupational Health and Safety legislation. • Maintain and updates knowledge base to ensure safe practice and effective performance in the workplace. • Participates in clinical supervision requirements as per EBA. • Ensures all podiatry equipment is maintained in accordance with OH&S requirements and manufacturer’s guidelines. • Submits recommendations for equipment up-grading and replacement to Management. • Other duties as directed.
Qualifications and Experience: • Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and registration with Australia Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA). • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including report writing. • Demonstrated ability to work in a professional manner with clients, staff and the community. • Ability to manage time and resources effectively. • Demonstrated understanding of assessment and intervention strategies relevant to Podiatry. • Understand and demonstrate respect for diversity and impact on practice. • Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, and willingness to travel between service centres. • Current Police Check.
Desirable: • Experience of service delivery in a rural setting. • Experience in working as a Podiatrist in residential aged care settings.
How to Apply If you are an experienced Podiatrist looking to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.