Podiatrist

Work setting

• Clinic
• Private practice

Responsibilities

• Diagnose disorders and injuries of the musculo-skeletal, circulatory and nervous systems
• Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or prescribed medications
• Diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot
• Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy and subcutaneous soft-tissue foot surgery

Required Licences / Memberships

• Licensure in podiatry by provincial or territorial authorities

Specialization

• Podiatry

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability