Podiatrist

NMC Healthcare

  • Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * As a podiatrist you will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:
  • Prescription medications
  • Orthotics
  • Cryotherapy
  • Electro surgery
  • Ultrasonic
  • Specialized dressings
  • Exercise therapies
  • Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages
  • Provide treatment for high-risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation
  • Give advice and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthetic).
  • Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances
  • Deliver foot health education
  • Understand the mechanics of the body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement
  • Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet
  • Use a range of equipment including surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) materials, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, x-ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients' walking or running problems)
  • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
  • Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
  • Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
Responsibilities:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * As a podiatrist you will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:
  • Prescription medications
  • Orthotics
  • Cryotherapy
  • Electro surgery
  • Ultrasonic
  • Specialized dressings
  • Exercise therapies
  • Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages
  • Provide treatment for high-risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation
  • Give advice and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthetic).
  • Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances
  • Deliver foot health education
  • Understand the mechanics of the body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement
  • Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet
  • Use a range of equipment including surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) materials, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, x-ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients' walking or running problems)
  • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
  • Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
  • Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
Qualifications:QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS: * Podiatrists must earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and complete a 3-year residency program.
  • Valid DOH License to practice in UAE.
  • Min 2 years of experience

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