Podiatrist - Clare

SA Health • Manalapan Township, NJ

3d • A$73,710 - A$110,052 • Onsite

About The Position

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is recruiting Podiatrists to join its Allied Health Team in Clare. The role provides podiatry services across a clinically diverse caseload and a range of settings, including paediatrics, inpatient and outpatient care, NDIS, high-risk foot care, biomechanics, telehealth and residential care. The position offers opportunities to develop independent working skills while remaining connected to a team with varied clinical interests and experience. Peer support and clinical supervision are embedded in practice.

Podiatrists may provide regional outreach across the YNLHN area and work with multidisciplinary teams to address complex clinical needs. The role also involves ongoing service provision and improvement, contributions to student placements and work experience, and continuing professional development. Positions are classified as AHP1 or AHP2 according to qualifications and experience. Full-time and part-time contracts are available, including a two-year new graduate program.

The two-year new graduate program offers supported clinical rotations, dedicated guidance, broad rural-practice experience and exposure to metropolitan services. Development opportunities include high-risk foot care, biomechanics, paediatrics, offloading, nail surgery, Indigenous health, telehealth, leadership, quality improvement and professional development.

The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000, 24 months of accommodation, professional supervision, at least $2,000 per year for professional development and training, orientation and buddy support, and salary sacrifice. These incentives are subject to availability and eligibility. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and applicable immunisation and screening requirements, including relevant DHS checks and a National Police Certificate for work involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised qualification in the podiatry profession.
• Be eligible for full practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• For disciplines requiring registration, fulfil all requirements to maintain current registration.

Nice To Haves

• For self-regulated professions, participation in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program is desirable.
• The two-year new graduate program provides structured clinical development and support for eligible new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry services across a clinically diverse caseload and a range of clinical settings.
• Provide regional outreach clinics across the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network area.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to address complex clinical needs and support positive consumer outcomes.
• Develop and provide podiatry care across high-risk foot care, paediatrics, biomechanics, residential care, outpatient clinics and inpatient services.
• Participate in ongoing service provision and service improvement projects.
• Contribute to the profession through student placements, projects and work experience opportunities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Salary of AHP1 $73,710 to $89,981 per annum or AHP2 $94,997 to $110,052 per annum, plus superannuation and salary sacrifice benefits.
• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs, subject to availability and eligibility.
• 24 months of accommodation, subject to availability and eligibility.
• Professional supervision within the candidate's discipline.
• At least $2,000 per year for professional development and training, which can include registrations, travel and accommodation where required.
• Thorough orientation and a buddy system to support relocation and transition.
• Salary sacrifice ability.
• New graduate program support, including dedicated clinical guidance, supported clinical rotations and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level