Podiatrist

Job Description  Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence-based and comprehensive podiatry services. The employee will be responsible for assisting in the surgeries, prescribing orthotics and applying therapeutic treatments. Responsibilities •   Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties  •   Reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary  •   Monitors and orders appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior  staff   •   Assists in the budget  depending on delegation of  in section/department  •   Provides all administrative work related to the daily operation of the podiatry department  •   Participates in developing future strategies for the benefit of Hospital patients  •   Assists in minor surgery, Diabetic wound management and assessment  •   Participates in the Bio mechanical assessments and production of orthotic devices and patient treatments which includes Children’s Foot Health  •   Compiles Record daily statistics regarding hours worked and consultations performed, and forward monthly to the rehabilitation Department Head  •   Assists in the  medication for topical use as per the podiatry pharmaceutical list agreed by the podiatry task force  •   Assists in surgery procedures as requested.  •   Manages and documents all patient contacts as required by the Medical Record Documentation policy, using the computer as appropriate.  •   Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable  Accountabilities  •   Ensure all documents  and all interventions are in the appropriate format  •   Ensures patient receives the highest standard nutrition services and care.  Qualifications Experience :- Educational