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 Graduate employment rates vary but are generally excellent. Currently of those who want a job about 75% of students are employed within 4 months of graduation and 100% by 8 to 9 months. This is excellent compared with many other graduate employment rates. Employment opportunities within the profession of podiatry are very varied and exciting. The following is by no means an exhaustive list of potential areas for employment.
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FlexibilityYou may well end up working in more than one of the above areas. The profession of podiatry can offer the ultimate in flexible working. Both your career path and the hours you work can be flexible. This is particularly attractive to those with family commitments, for example. The degree of flexibility though does depend on the areas you chose to work in. How Much Could I Earn? The nature of podiatric work means there is no definitive answer to this question, however the following may give you some idea of earning potential: Starting salary within the NHS is comparable with that of other therapists including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, with a starting salary of approximately £17,670.00. This can range up to £37,715.00 for a management position. Many podiatrists who work in the NHS also run part-time private practices. Within private practice your potential income is limited only by your geographical location, the kind of podiatry you practice, the nature of your patients' treatment and the hours you are prepared to work. A normal hourly income for a private practitioner is in the region of £40.00 per hour. Normally it will take time to build up a private practice Working within education or medical sales will earn you a comparable wage. Working Overseas For more information about working abroad, click here
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