Podiatrist, DPM Community Health Center

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Full Time 30-40 hours Provider-Physician Providence, RI, US

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.

• Demonstratesknowledgeofetiologies,risk factors,pathophysiology,presentationandepidemiologyofmedical conditions.
• Performshistoryandphysicalassessmentsofpatientsthatare accurate,complete,concise,relevantandappropriatefor age, gender and clinical problem.
• Ordersappropriatediagnosticstudiesandcorrectlyinterpretstheresults.
• Utilizescriticalthinkingtosynthesizeandanalyzecollecteddata.
• Develops,implements,evaluatesandalterstheplanofcareasneeded.
• Managesgeneralmedicalandsurgicalconditionsbasedonknowledgeoftheindications,contraindications,side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Counselsandeducatespatientsandfamilies.
• Demonstratesproficiencyinproceduralskillspertinenttopracticearea.
• Maintains accurate,complete,conciseandtimelydocumentationintheelectronicmedicalrecord.
• Providencestariethatpatientandfamilycentered,compassionate,appropriateandeffectiveforthepromotionofhealth, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent,coordinatedcareandclearcommunicationamongallmembersofthehealthcareteam.
• Incorporatesthepatientandfamilyincareplanningandtreatmentacrosssettings.
• Servesasanadvocateforpatientsandfamiliesinnavigatingthehealthcaresystem.

• Demonstratesinsightintoownstrengths,limitationsandknowledgedeficits.
• Demonstratesinitiativetomeetidentifiedlearningneedsusingmultipleresources.
• Activelyparticipatesinself-evaluationbyseekingandutilizingguidanceandconstructivefeedbackinaprofessional manner.
• Continuouslyseeksopportunitiesforclinicaladvancementandknowledgeandskillattainment.

• Communicatesandcollaborateseffectivelywithphysicians,otherhealthprofessionalsandhealthrelatedagencies.
• Workseffectivelywithmultidisciplinaryteammembers.
• Promotesmutualrespectandtrustworkingwithinateammodel.
• Communicateseffectivelywithpatientsandfamilies,incorporating gender,age,culture,race,religion,disabilitiesandsexualorientation.

• Followsethicalprinciplesregardingpatientconfidentiality,informedconsentandunanticipatedadverseoutcomes.
• Demonstratesthehighestlevelofaccountabilityforprofessionalpractice.
• Participatesineducationofstudentsandotherhealthcareprofessionals.
• Maintainseffectivenesswherecircumstancesandprioritiesarechanging.
  
  Is flexible,resilient and change oriented.
• Welcomesandparticipatesinopportunitiestoadvancethemissionof
  
  PCHCthroughservice,scholarship,science and social responsibility.
• Participatesinorganizationalanddepartmentalmeetings,educational opportunities,committeesandworkgroupsas necessary.

• Uses evidenced-basedmedicinetosystematicallyanalyzeandimprovepatientcarepractices.
• Participatesinqualityinitiative/performanceactivities.
• Participatesindevelopment,evaluatesandimplementsstandardsofcarewithinareaofspecialization(policies, protocols, etc).

• Providesconsultativecaretoall PCHC providers.
• Weekday,officehouravailabilityforpatientassessment.
• Coordinationofcareforpatientswithoperativeneeds.
• Coordinationofcareforpatientswithwoundneeds.

• Provides in-service training sessions for other PCHC staff, as necessary such as the NP Residency program.
• Attend PCHC staff meetings, unless direct patient duties prevent such attendance.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate hospital privileges according to PCHC policies and procedures.

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