Podiatrist
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in clinics and hospitals
- Need to be methodical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Operate on patients to treat conditions
- Analyse test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
- Diagnose medical conditions
- Prescribe treatments or therapies
- Prescribe orthotics and assistive medical devices or related treatments
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders
- Advise patients on preventive care techniques
- Refer patients to other health care practitioners or health resources
- Fabricate medical devices
- Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices
Outlook
Foot health is becoming increasingly important as New Zealand and many other countries respond to ageing populations and the long-term effects of conditions such as diabetes. Advances in diagnostic technology, digital imaging and evidence-based treatment approaches are influencing the profession. There is also growing focus on prevention, early intervention and helping people maintain mobility and independence throughout their lives.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and patient education skills
- Problem-solving and clinical decision-making ability
- Empathy and respect for diverse communities
- Professional judgement and ethical practice
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development
Professional registration
Podiatrists Board of NZ
registrar@podiatristsboard.org.nz
04 474 706
AUT programmes
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