Haile-Melekot Tesfaye
Springfield Central,QLD
Summary
Diligent professional with 9 years of experience and a proven knowledge of clinical service. Aiming to leverage procured skills to successfully fill the Podiatrist role at Lutheran Services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Podiatrist
Wesley Mission Queensland
11.2020 - Current
- Providing professional treatment that enhances general well-being of clients in various ways.
- Conducting comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and management of foot pathology and Sport Bio-mechanical injuries
- Providing orthotic therapy to applicable clients
- Directing comprehensive footwear, Diabetic and ankle brachial pressure index assessment
- Debriding conditions such as corns, calluses and removing ingrown toenail.
- Implementing complete individual care plans in line with current standards.
- Actively contributing to multi-disciplinary team through educational forms that uses pathways to increase awareness of common foot pathology and practitioner's engagement.
Sole Practitioner
Medical Clinic
03.2020 - Current
- Establishing treatment regimens using physical therapy, orthotic devices or surgery.
- Consulting patients to offer treatment options and foot care techniques to resolve issues and prevent future problems.
- Performing surgery to treat conditions such as ingrown nails.
Senior Podiatrist/Supervisor
HealthStrong
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented procedure to improve productivity and engagement of staff to clinical protocols for podiatry.
- Re-evaluated protocols and practices to ensure best practice.
- Trained podiatrists to be competent in detailed assessment, planning, treatment and coordination of services to patients.
- Provided exhaustive independent clinical practice, knowledge of clinical services and experience in assessment and management of various foot conditions.
- Actively contributed to multi-disciplinary team through educational forms that increased awareness of common foot pathology and practitioner's engagement.
Podiatrist
The Foot & Ankle Specialists
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Conduct thorough assessment and management of foot pathology and musculoskeletal injuries.
- Debriding conditions such as corns, calluses and removing ingrown toenail
- Diagnosing deformities of foot using medical histories, assessments, and physical examinations.
- Prescribing corrective devices, strengthening exercises, and correcting deformities by means of strapping.
- Educating public and Allied Health about benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements and advertising.
- Consulted patients to offer treatment options and foot care techniques to resolve issues and prevent future problems.
- Analyzed assessment and screenings to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- Referred patients to appropriate practitioners when observations and symptoms indicated systemic disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Podiatry
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand 2014
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Active Listener
- Strong work ethic
- Able to adapt to new condition
- Able to maintain professional customer service
Timeline
Senior Podiatrist
Wesley Mission Queensland
11.2020 - Current
Sole Practitioner
Medical Clinic
03.2020 - Current
Senior Podiatrist/Supervisor
HealthStrong
03.2018 - 11.2020
Podiatrist
The Foot & Ankle Specialists
01.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Podiatry
Auckland University of Technology
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