Podiatrist

Institution:  National Healthcare Group
Family Group:  Allied Health

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Clinical

·       Provide podiatric care and short-term treatment for foot-related issues (e.g., corns, calluses, mild ingrowing nails).

·       Utilize clinical skills for wound care, general diabetic and musculoskeletal feet assessments, and manage high-risk diabetic patients.

·       Handle a clinical caseload and cover other polyclinic locations as needed.

·       Conduct vascular and neurological assessments, when necessary.

·       Collaborate with medical practitioners for a multidisciplinary approach and maintain accurate patient records.

 

2.     Education, Research/Improvement and Administration

·       Conduct talks and seminars on podiatry topics.

·       Engage in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives.

·       Assist with administrative duties and collaborate with other healthcare professionals in service planning.