Podiatrist
A rewarding career helping people gain more mobility and independence.
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- What's it like to be a Podiatrist?
- How to become a Podiatrist
- Latest Podiatrist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Podiatrists
- Is Podiatrist the right role for you?
- Podiatrist role reviews
What's it like to be a Podiatrist?
A Podiatrist is an Allied Health professional who specialises in the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.
Tasks and duties
- Diagnosing diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, x-rays, laboratory tests and physical examinations.
- Treating deformities, prescribing and making orthotic inserts for patients when they’re required.
- Performing minor surgical procedures, like ingrown toenail surgery, using a local anaesthetic.
How to become a Podiatrist
To become a Podiatrist you need to complete a degree such as a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine or Bachelor of Podiatry. The coursework includes theoretical and practical lessons, as well as clinical experience.
- Complete an accredited podiatry degree. Entry requirements for these courses usually require that you have completed high school, studied a number of science subjects and achieved an appropriate ATAR. Alternatively, you may complete an approved undergraduate degree and a Master of Podiatric Practice.
- Register with the podiatry board in the state you wish to work in.
- Many Podiatrists choose to specialise based on their experience and interests. Common areas of specialisation include sports medicine, biomechanics, arthritis and gerontology.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Podiatrist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Podiatry
Foot Care
AHPRA Registration
Orthotics
Wound Care
Aged Care
Diabetes Science
Biomechanics
Surgery
Allied Health
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Latest Podiatrist reviews
May 2021
Podiatry is rewarding but not much room for growth.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Podiatry
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsRewarding in that you are helping people and seeing results.
The challengesLimited career progression and limited potential to progress through pay grades.
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May 2021
Rewarding work helping people stay on their feet
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Podiatry
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationPrivate practice
The good thingsGreat variety of workload and opportunities to help people with short term feedback in outcomes.
The challengesThe job can be mainly working by yourself depending on your environment
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