Podiatrist - Port Augusta
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Based out of Port Augusta, the Podiatrist works as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe podiatry services to outback South Australia. The service includes support in preventing, diagnosing, and treating medical and surgical conditions of the feet, including bone and joint disorders, muscular pathologies, and neurological and circulatory diseases. The Podiatrist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community and utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy, and evaluation approaches, with a specific focus on treating patients with or at risk of chronic disease.
About You
An AHPRA registered Podiatrist, with extensive clinical experience as a Level 2 Podiatrist, you have demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current Podiatry practice. You are strongly committed to providing an evidence-based service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, and appropriate referral. You have a sound knowledge of social determinants of rural and remote health. Excellent communication skills, high level clinical documentation skills, and a desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description (including selection criteria), and to apply please click HERE to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
If you require further information prior to applying, using the subject heading "Podiatrist" please email careers@flyingdoctor.net
Applications close Monday 18th July 2022.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
