Podiatrist

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a Podiatrist to provide medical and surgical care for foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions across a multispecialty network.

The role includes examining patients, performing foot/ankle surgeries, managing injuries, ordering tests, and guiding patients on foot care and wellness. Works in a diverse, compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a podiatrist
• Knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities
• Up-to-date with latest podiatry technologies

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' legs to diagnose diseases
• Perform foot and ankle surgeries
• Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries
• Use podiatric techniques to treat deformities and ailments
• Prescribe joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses
• Review patients' medical history
• Advise patients on foot care and general wellness
• Order tests like X-rays and ultrasounds when needed

Skills

Experience as a Podiatrist

Therapeutic and surgical treatments

Interpersonal skills

Empathy and patience

Podiatry technologies

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Education

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Job description

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Job Summary: Podiatrists treat injuries involving the lower extremities. Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery involving the lower extremities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Examine patients' legs to diagnose diseases
• Perform foot and ankle surgeries (for example, 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 that improve mobility
• Review patients' medical history
• Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices
• Order additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds and bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary

Salary: $130,000-$150,000

*Salary may reflect potential bonuses/incentives

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• 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 both 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.