Podiatrist - DPM - Boca Raton, FL

Overview

Part-Time Podiatrist - DPM - Southwest FL (Anticipated growth to Full-Time role)

Our physicians must have and maintain active Medicare number and FL licenses
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We are a well-established mobile podiatric practice opening in SW Florida - Territory from Port St. Lucie to North Miami. This mobile based position is Monday thru Friday, no nights or weekends. The Podiatrist works in the field providing podiatric care and services to patients and residents in long term care entities. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc.

Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and 401K retirement plan. Salary and RVU Bonus Structure compensation is based on productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel throughout the designated Florida territory to service patients and residents in KGHP's contracted facilities in the long term care market.
• Perform an appropriate medical history and examination of the patient
• Assess patient’s Foot & Ankle condition and develop a treatment plan
• Diagnose and treat disorders, diseases and injuries of the foot and lower leg
• Treatment of complex diabetic foot infections in accordance with evidence based protocols
• General podiatry treating forefoot and some rear foot pathology such as hallux valgus, hammer toes, ankle instability, soft tissue or boney pathology
• Order and prescribe treatment by physical medicine and therapy
• Document care and treatment provided in a legible format
• Communicate with facility Administration regarding patient conditions or concerns
• Participate in outreach programs including conferences, fairs and other program related events.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently

Qualifications:Education and/or

Experience:

• Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Program.
• Board Certified or Board Qualified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certificate/License Medical license to practice in State of Florida
• Active Medicare number

Computer

Skills:

• Proficiency using a Windows computer platform.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

Some travel is required in this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive. Must have the ability to maintain active customer communication; access, input and retrieve information for the computer system, enter alpha-numeric data into a computerized system often while listening on the telephone. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.

May be subject to sitting for long periods of time, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.

HIPAA and Data Privacy Obligations:

This role has direct access to Protected Health Information (PHI). The following rules are non-negotiable:

• Absolute confidentiality: Employees must not disclose PHI to unauthorized individuals under any circumstances.
• Secure environment: A private, locked workspace must be maintained to prevent exposure of PHI to family members, visitors, or others.
• Company-approved technology only: All work must be performed on secure, company-issued devices using encrypted connections (VPN required).

Other Responsibilities: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of The Company
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client, company and personnel information
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

Employment At-Will:

Please note that employment in South Carolina is at-will, and either you or KG Health Partners("KG") may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this letter creates a contract for continued employment.

Requirement:

• Reliable,…