Part-Time Podiatrist Camberwell, Vic

Part-Time Podiatrist Camberwell, Vic

Position Vacant: Part Time

New / recent graduates or experienced podiatrists – this is your dream job!

Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics is seeking a part-time podiatrist to join their professional and friendly team in 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join an amazing organisation and land your dream job. These opportunities do not come up very often – our podiatrists very rarely leave!

A little about Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics, Camberwell

Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics is located in the heart of Camberwell, in Melbourne’s Inner East, only 9kms from the Melbourne City Centre. We are a state-of-the-art clinic, providing professional podiatry and orthotic services to all members of the family, from children’s feet, to adult feet and senior’s feet.

We have been providing foot care services to the greater Melbourne population for over 40 years. With an emphasis on patient values, comprehensive diagnosis and high-quality treatment we are the preferred choice for podiatry care and orthotic therapy for the whole family.

Position & start date

This is initially a part-time position due to start at the end of January 2025 but exact start date is flexible for the successful applicant. The position is replacing a long-term podiatrist who is leaving, meaning there is already a large case load of patients to service. The new podiatrist will be working in a team with four other podiatrists.

NEW OR RECENT GRADUATES

A part-time three or four day position is initially available for new or recent graduates, with plans to grow the position to a full-time position after 12 months. The role will start at the end of January 2025. It will include one to two weeks initial on the job training and observing, depending on the level of experience. New or recent graduates will be under our mentorship program.

EXPERIENCED PODIATRISTS

A part-time two day position is initially available for experienced podiatrists. This position will suit experienced podiatrists who wish to work a few days per week. Perfect for those experienced podiatrists with families or other external interests to podiatry. The role will start at the end of January 2025 with scope to increase days and hours after six to12 months.

Hours & roster

Hours and roster will depend on the number of days employed and open to negotiation within the constraints of the current roster. Core practice hours are below:

Monday          8am – 7.30pm
Tuesday          8am – 7.30pm
Wednesday    8am – 7.30pm
Thursday        8am – 6pm
Friday              8am – 5pm
Saturday         8am – 12.30pm (open every 2nd)

MPAO Mentorship Program

New graduates or recent graduates will be mentored under our mentorship program with the support of four highly experienced podiatrists. The 12 month program includes weekly one hour one-on-one mentoring sessions with the senior podiatrist, who has over 25 years of private practice experience.

Mentoring sessions will include both evidence and clinical based treatments, designed to help accelerate your learning and become confident in all aspects of podiatry. Some of the more challenging aspects of podiatry will be covered including:

• Sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
• Biomechanics and gait analysis
• Custom orthotic prescription
• Paediatrics
• Plantar heel pain
• Difficult case studies

CPD Assistance

MPAO will help you fulfil your mandatory CPD requirements through in house training and social team meetings. The position includes free membership to the Ultimate Podiatrist, the leading provider of online continuing professional development (CPD) for the podiatry industry in Australia.

Job satisfaction

Burn out in podiatry is unfortunately very real, especially for new or recent graduates. Some of the main reasons are working in a job where you don’t get professional mentoring or support, lack of customer or job satisfaction, poor working environment and job stress.

At Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics you will work in a friendly team environment with support always on hand. You will be working in the one location (no travel) with other podiatrists always working along side you. Our environment and working conditions are designed to be stress free for our podiatrists. With generous consultation times, big treatment rooms, plenty of clinic space, excellent patient flow, fantastic clients and podiatrists – you will simply love working here.

We are big on family and big on work life balance. Throughout the year we organise a range of fun, team building social events for our podiatrists – life is not all about hard work! We want you to enjoy podiatry and be part of our family!

Remuneration

NEW GRADUATES

New or recent graduates will be started on a generous above award remuneration on a guaranteed salary. This means you won’t have to worry about getting paid or the number of patients you see whilst you build your books. Its our job to invest in you and to grow your position.

EXPERIENCED PODIATRISTS

Experienced podiatrists will start on either a base salary or a bonus salary structure, depending on the level of experience.

LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES ARE REWARDED

After 2 years of service all long-term employees are transitioned to MPAO’s super rewarding 50% bonus structure salary with huge earning potential. Due to our prime location, our high fee structure and our high bonus percentage, our experienced podiatrists are some of the best rewarded podiatrists in the profession.

Why choose to work at MPAO?

• First class working conditions in a modern state-of-the-art clinic.
• Great location in the heart of Camberwell in Melbourne’s Inner East. Easy walking distance to great shops, cafes and plenty of lunch options.
• Staff car parking and close to public transport
• Full administration support, modern equipment, no nursing homes or home visits.
• All aspects of podiatry covered with an emphasis on biomechanics, musculoskeletal, orthotics, paediatrics and nail surgery.
• Become an expert in custom orthotic prescription.
• MPAO Mentorship program and CPD assistance.
• Work as part of a team with the support of four experienced senior podiatrists.
• Podiatry social events throughout the year.
• Become a highly skilled podiatrist on a highly rewarding salary.
• We guarantee you will enjoy the job and gain passion for the profession.

Who are we looking for?

We simply require an enthusiastic team orientated podiatrist who is professional, friendly and committed. We will teach you the rest so you can be the best at your profession. Position suits a podiatrist with a strong desire to learn private practice podiatry and orthotic skills, in a friendly team environment.

Apply today to avoid disappointment

Please send applications to Mr. Sam Brown via:

admin@mpao.com.au

Further enquires please contact the clinic on (03) 9882 5584 (BH).

Important information

Podiatrists are advised to apply early. Job will likely be filled on a first in best dressed basis and before applications close. New graduates are advised to apply before exams finish to avoid disappointment.

Applications close November 30^th 2024

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