Podiatrist, Rata waewae
Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot, ankle and lower limb diseases, injuries and disorders. They may prescribe rehabilitation exercises and orthotics.
Duration
2:06 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$59K to $92K
Most common
$127K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Podiatrists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in clinics and hospitals
- need to be methodical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
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
Investigative
Social
Practical
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a podiatrist.
You need
- a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry
- an Annual Practising Certificate from the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Podiatrists Board of NZ
Phone Number,04 474 706
registrar@podiatristsboard.org.nz
https://www.podiatristsboard.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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