Physician - Podiatric Medicine

The Physician – Podiatric Medicine is responsible for providing direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to Central Health patients in the specialty area of Podiatry.

The Physician – Podiatric Medicine time allocation is as follows: 1.0 FTE dedicated to the responsibilities outlined above. This position is considered on site.

Essential Duties:

• Provide Podiatry care to primary care and referred patients.

• Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of Podiatric medical practice.

• Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.

• Proficiency in the use of a computer, software packages, and office machines.

• Work within the scope of credentialing privileges.

• Prepare and review medical histories and obtain data through interviews.

• Examine patients, formulate diagnostic plans, define and order required diagnostic testing.

• Interpret examination findings and test results, and implement treatment plans.

• Determine need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.

• Participate in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.

• Observe that communications with patients are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

• Interview patient, obtain patient history, update all information and documents in EHR according to standards.

• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

• Provide consultation to the nurses and clinical staff.

• Consult with other staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding medical management of patients and common
podiatry problems encountered in the clinic.

• Confer on the planning and direction of the primary care team as it relates to the podiatry.

• Within scope of credentialing, may perform surgeries and surgical care in Ancillary Surgery Center or hospital settings;

• Perform the following procedures: nail debridement, callus trimmings, wart excision, ingrown nail excision, injection therapy
(corticosteroids, local anesthetics), excision cutaneous skin lesions, nail matrixectomy/avulsions, skin ulcer treatment
(debridement), strapping/taping of the foot and ankle, and closed reductions of minor foot fractures.

• Diagnostics including weight bearing x-ray

• Interpreting x-ray and and ultrasound results

• Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound (US guided injections, diagnosis of Soft tissue masses)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.

• Interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.

• High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.

• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned.

• High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes.

• Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local
regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.

• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.

• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in an integrated delivery environment.

People Management/Department Management/Business Unit Management:

• Directly effect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high
quality medical care.

• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all
regulatory and…