Non Surgical Podiatrist Oregon

NWCare is seeking a full-time travelling Podiatrist who thrives in a detail-oriented, professional environment with demonstrated flexibility and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our patients. We present a unique opportunity for the right self-starter Podiatrist who is interested in a good work-life balance with a non-surgical practice. Say goodbye to the hassles of weekend hospital call, consults, surgical inpatient management, or complicated surgical cases.

Our Travelling teams include;
Podiatry Assistants, Team lead and a Podiatrist. The teams are virtually supported by Live Scribes, Virtual Billing specialists and Admin staff. The team is dedicated to support and ensure success of the Podiatrist.

Here is a great opportunity to explore the Pacific Northwest while having a fulfilling Podiatry career.

NWCare provides quality on-site medical care services to residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. We offer Podiatry, with plans to add Dentistry, Optometry, Mental Health, Audiology, and Physical Therapy services. Our entire team is reliable, professional, caring, and kind. Our doctors always keep the patients’ wellbeing as their top priority with a focus on excellence in care.

NWCare's culture is built on a foundation of teamwork and entrepreneurial drive. While each staff member has clear responsibilities in fulfilling our mission, we promote, expect, and reward a small business culture and work ethic where no task is above or below any individual.

We respect our Providers and offer an excellent work-life balance, generous salary, benefits package with paid holidays, and Zero On-call coverage requirement.

Department:

Podiatry

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Medical Director

Physical Strength:

Heavy

Summary

This position is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and deformities of the human foot by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties

• Reviews, updates, and signs-off scribe prepared Patient encounter charts daily.
• Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Treats skin, soft tissue, bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet, ankles, and lower extremities.
• Treats Patients in a facility by performing minor surgical procedures while supervising foot care.
• Diagnoses Wound etiology and formulates treatment plan for wound care.
• Manages and Coordinates travel team activities.
• Maintains high Patient Satisfaction levels with professionalism.

Job Duties

• Provides treatments and foot care as medically appropriate for diseases and deformities of the foot, ankle, and lower limb.
• Educates patients about etiology and sequelae of conditions affecting the foot and lower extremities.
• Maintains active knowledge of diagnoses that allow coverage for Routine Foot Care as recognized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
• Aseptically collects nail specimen biopsies to evaluate and treat Onychomycosis. Educates patients on the role of microtrauma and the etiology and sequelae of fungal infections.
• Must maintain familiarity with Centers For Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) routine Foot care covered Diagnoses.
• Surgical proficiency in treating conditions onsite at facilities such as Elongated nails, Fungal nails, corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, cysts, or abscesses.
• Communicates Effectively and obtains appropriate surgical consent from Medical Power of Attorney to perform minor surgery;
  Ingrown nails, Nail avulsions, Incision and Drainage, Flexor tenotomy or other surgeries.
• Refers patients to physicians or other specialists when symptoms indicative of systemic or malignant disorders are observed in feet and legs.
• Treats deformities by means of strapping and padding to offload callouses and wounds with felt or other pedorthic materials.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Checks fit of prosthetic appliances and measures/casts for new devices.
• Documents and charts medical visits and interprets lab results on Electronic Medical Record system in high level of detail while following NWCare treatment protocol as determined by Medical Director and Podiatry team.
• Performs administrative duties, reviews culture reports prescribing medications and communicating with patient care team via fax, phone, secure email and/or patient portal.
• Maintains adequate instrument counts and supplies/ orders supplies as necessary and keeps accurate facility administrative records of patient cancellations etc as appropriate.
• Educates the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
• Travels to facilities within the State of Oregon to provide podiatry care to patients.
• Performs/ Assists with surgeries in-office Surgery suite as necessary.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains Board certifications as necessary
• Plans and completes Continuing Medical Education activity as required by the state of…