Podiatrist,DPM Community Health Center Job New Bedford area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Podiatrist, DPM for Community Health Center

Providence Community Health

Providence Community Health Center is hiring a Podiatrist

The Podiatrist (Medical/Surgical) focuses on evaluation and treatment of diseases of the foot and ankle with emphasis in health and conditions affecting the lower extremities. The care provided will be inclusive of initial assessment, minor procedures and procedures that require operative treatment in the hospital as well as appropriate triage where necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Clinical Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.

Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.

Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.

Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.

Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

Counsels and educates patients and families.

Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care

Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.

Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

Incorporates the patient and family care planning and treatment across settings.

Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system.

Practice-Based Learning and Clinical Improvement

Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.

Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

Actively participates in self‑evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health‑related agencies.

Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

Promotes mutual respect and trust working in a team model.

Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

Professionalism

Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.

Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

Participates in education of students and other healthcare professionals.

Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing; is flexible, resilient and change‑oriented.

Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of PCHC through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.

Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and work groups as necessary.

Systems-Based Practice

Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.

Uses evidence‑based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.

Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

Participates in development, evaluation and implementation of standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc).

Podiatry Specific Practice Attributes

Provides consultative care to all PCHC providers.

Weekday, office hour availability for patient assessment.

Coordination of care for patients with operative needs.

Coordination of care for patients with wound needs.

General Attributes

Provides in‑service training sessions for other PCHC staff, as necessary such as the NP Residency program.

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