Podiatric Medicine Physician

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Podiatrist to join its Nursing Home/Office Divisions. This role involves providing quality routine patient care and rehabilitation, focusing on diagnosing and treating foot and leg conditions. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree in podiatric medicine and a passion for serving diverse communities. With a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth and innovation in patient care. Join a team that values empathy, communication, and advanced therapeutic techniques to make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO

401K

Paid Medical Malpractice

Pretax Dollars for Transit and Parking

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in podiatric medicine required.
• Practical experience in a hospital or clinic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients in clinics or hospitals.
• Examining patients' legs, ankles, and feet for diagnosis.
• Performing ankle and foot surgeries.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Fine-Motor Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Empathy

Education

Doctoral Degree in Podiatric Medicine

Job description

Essen Health Care is currently seeking a Podiatrist for our Nursing Home/Office Divisions

• We offer a competitive salary
• Malpractice, health insurance, dental, optical, life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Holidays
• 401K
• Pretax dollars for transit and parking
• Paid medical malpractice

The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for providing quality routine patient care and rehabilitation to our patients. Essen Health Care specializes in delivering quality care within our community.

Podiatrist Responsibilities:

• Consulting with patients in clinics or hospitals
• Reviewing patients' medical histories
• Examining patients' legs, ankles, and feet to diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries
• Performing X-rays and physical scans of lower extremities
• Treating sport-related leg or foot injuries
• Treating deformities and ailments using techniques such as casting or laser therapy
• Prescribing orthotics and pain relief medications
• Ordering ultrasounds and bone density tests
• Performing ankle and foot surgeries
• Advising patients on foot care and therapeutic techniques

Podiatrist Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in podiatric medicine
• Practical experience in a hospital or clinic
• In-depth knowledge of modern surgical and therapeutic treatments
• Knowledge of related medicines and topical treatments
• Familiarity with foot abnormalities and genetic anomalies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced diagnostic and fine-motor skills
• Knowledge of related physical therapy techniques
• High level of patience and empathy
• Good decision-making skills

Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and underserved residents of New York State. Guided by a population health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary and specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for homebound patients; all clinical services are also available via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management, and addressing health-related social needs.

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care across all five boroughs of New York City, primarily in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City. Our Clinical Information Services team maintains our enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics, and population health capabilities. Our Community Services team builds and sustains relationships with community organizations, agencies, and health plans.

Essen is dedicated to ensuring quality care for all patients and has been designated Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Essen has received awards for its patient care innovations and recently launched Intention Health Ventures to develop and commercialize our technological innovations.

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health Care is committed to equal opportunity employment and seeks candidates who wish to serve and work within an ethnically diverse population.