Podiatrist

ChenMed LLC; Deerfield Beach (FL); Sur place; USD 190 000 - 271 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ChenMed LLC seeks a Podiatrist to provide preventative care and treat foot and lower leg disorders. You will perform in-office minor surgeries, diagnose conditions via exam and imaging, and educate patients about foot health. Strong procedural skills, board eligibility or certification, and Florida licensure are required.

The role entails collaboration with a diverse team in a growing primary care environment focused on seniors. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Ability to explain treatment options to patients clearly.
• Excellent manual dexterity for foot procedures.

Responsabilités

• Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
• Performs minor office surgeries: partial nail avulsion, abscess drainage, cyst aspirations.
• Educates the public about foot care benefits through speaking engagements and other forums.
• Performs administrative duties such as hiring, ordering supplies, and record-keeping.
• Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques to prevent future problems.
• Corrects deformities with plaster casts and strapping.
• Diagnoses diseases and deformities using history, exam, x-rays, labs.
• Makes and fits prosthetic appliances.
• Prescribes medications, devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Refers patients to physicians for systemic disorders like arthritis or diabetes identified in feet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Formation

DPM degree

State licensure

3-year residency

ABPM/ABFAS board certification

Description du poste

We're unique. You should be, too. We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Podiatrist is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the feet, ankle and lower legs. Their specialist skills focus on tending infections, ailments, defects and injuries of the foot and lower leg, as well as treating foot and nail conditions related to major health disorders.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
• Performs minor surgery in the office: partial nail avulsion, local abscess incision and drainage, simple aspirations of cysts.
• Educates the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
• Performs administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
• Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
• Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
• Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Makes and fits prosthetic appliances.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Refers patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Fluent in English.

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
• Graduated from an accredited college of podiatry and licensed in the state of practice.
• Complete a three (3) year residency program.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Board Certified or Qualified by either the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) or American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).

PAY RANGE:

$189,593 - $270,847 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents

We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.

We're ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.