Located across Morwell, Moe, Churchill & Traralgon, full time or part-time, permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Established service with full clinics & strong support
• Hourly rate: $55.5978 to $63.5434 (dependent on experience and classification)

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

We are seeking a motivated Grade 3 Podiatrist to join our team, if you have passion to improve the health of our community, excellent leadership qualities and experience, then we want to hear from you. LCHS has a busy Podiatry service and we are confident you will find job satisfaction with our diverse client base.

Due to the collaborative nature of the service, this role provides the successful candidate the opportunity to work across both community and acute hospital settings to support the High Risk Foot Service and improve diabetes-related foot disease outcomes for the region.

At LCHS Podiatry service you can walk into full clinic days, with high demand for services readily available.
Our integrated service model will continually expose you to other health professionals. It means you’ll provide your podiatry expertise as part of a holistic solution for patients.

As an IPHS Podiatrist you will be supported by and report to a Team Leader as well as supported by the Manager of Integrated Primary Health Service. 

Your work will include:

• The opportunity to be involved in a collaborative high risk foot service between with Latrobe Community Health Service and Latrobe Regional Health.
• Exposure to more learning opportunities to enhance your career, while gaining deep satisfaction from witnessing the results of your talents and effort in your patients.
• Provide services in 1:1 consults, multidisciplinary clinic settings and groups to a wide range of clients where opportunities for quality improvement and collaboration is encouraged
• Be a senior member of the team to provide supervision and guidance through well developed leadership skills

What we’re looking for:

• Victorian driver’s licence
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Bachelor’s degree in Podiatry
• Current first aid and CPR certificate 

What’s in it for you?

• ADO each month (full-time staff only)
• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities

For more information on this position contact:
Karen Pettifer 
Manager IPHS
0409785612

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au

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