Physician - Podiatric Medicine

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…