ANZSCO 25263.5ModerateShortage

Podiatrists

Health Professionals · Health Therapy Professionals

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

N/A

Full-time workers

Employment

6,600

Total workers

10yr Growth

+35.7%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation24.0%
Augmentation60.0%

Key Tasks

  • Examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
  • Examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
  • Prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
  • Performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
  • Prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
  • Advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
  • May provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
  • May refer patients to or have patients referred from medical practitioners

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

43

Female Share

58.0%

Part-Time Share

25.0%

Skill Level

1 / 5

Highest