United States
Sector
Keyword
Pedicurist
Chiropodist
Minimum Doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM)
Not required
The tasks a Chiropodist is expected to perform include:
Treating foot disabilities and abnormalities
Removing cams, bunions, blisters, etc. using surgical instruments
Providing warm foot baths when needed
Removing hard skin from heels and soles of feet
Giving foot massage to the patients
Skilled in assessing and treating foot care ailments, ranging from problems such as verruca to deformity
Skilled in correcting the anatomical relationship between the different segments of the foot
Proficient in monitoring and managing foot problems and deformities caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
Skilled in advising and treating patients who are at high risk of foot problems and amputation e.g. those suffering from diabetes
Proficient in undertaking nail surgery using local anaesthetics
Not applicable
Good listener
Good communication skills
Hard working
Compassionate
Empathetic
Forthright
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option maybe available
Working hours
Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of
For freshers -INR6,000 toINR8,000 per month
For candidates with experience -INR12,000 toINR15,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Healthcare Industry in India
The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the Healthcare sector of India has stated that healthcare has become one of India's largest sectors - both in terms of revenue and employment. The industry comprises of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.
The Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well as private players. The outlook for the Indian healthcare industry looks positive owing to high growth rate in almost all its segments, including primary healthcare, secondary and tertiary healthcare, medical equipment, diagnostics, health insurance and medical tourism. The ever growing population, increasing government expenditure on health and growing per capita income will increase the size of this industry in the years to come. Per capita income is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.7% over 2012-18. Rising income means a steady growth in the ability to access healthcare and related services.
Considering all these aspects it is safe to say that the job demand for a Chiropodist is likely to increase in future.
Hospital departments or clinics
Health centres
Self-employed
Nursing homes
Clinics
Medical institutes
Cities and towns across India
web.tnmgrmu.ac.in/syllabus/dippodiatry11.pdf
Government and private medical colleges and institutes across India