Foot & Ankle Surgeon: Podiatry

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a Podiatrist to diagnose and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions in a multi-office setting in New York. You will provide medical and surgical care, review histories, and guide patients on foot health and overall wellness.

Responsibilities include exams, surgeries (e.g., bone spurs), treating injuries, using podiatric techniques, and ordering tests to support accurate diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Podiatrist.
• Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities.
• Familiar with all types of foot problems including genetic abnormalities and deformities.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with children and the elderly.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with serious diseases.
• Up-to-date with latest technologies and treatments in Podiatry.
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients legs to diagnose diseases.
• Perform foot and ankle surgeries (e.g., removing bone spurs).
• Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries, like fractures.
• Use various podiatric techniques (like casting and laser therapy) to treat deformities and ailments.
• Prescribe joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses to improve mobility.
• Review patients' medical history.
• Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices.
• Order additional medical tests (X-rays, ultrasounds, bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary.

Job description

Essen Health Care is seeking a Podiatrist to diagnose and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions in a multi-office setting in New York. You will provide medical and surgical care, review histories, and guide patients on foot health and overall wellness.

Responsibilities include exams, surgeries (e.g., bone spurs), treating injuries, using podiatric techniques, and ordering tests to support accurate diagnoses.