Podiatrist

ChenMed; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking a Podiatrist to provide comprehensive podiatric care for feet, ankles, and lower legs. You will diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of foot conditions, perform minor in-office surgeries, and educate patients on preventive foot care.

Qualifications include a DPM, state licensure, a 3-year residency, and board certification (ABPM or ABFAS). You will work in a patient-centered environment focused on senior care and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• DPM degree from an accredited college.
• Licensed to practice in the state of practice.
• Complete a three (3) year residency program.
• Board certification by ABPM or ABFAS.

Responsibilities

• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
• Perform minor surgery in the office: partial nail avulsion, local abscess incision and drainage, simple aspirations of cysts.
• Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders are observed in feet and legs.

Skills

Fluent English

Clinical decision making

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Licensed in state of practice

3-year residency program

Board Certification ABPM/ABFAS

Job description

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
• Perform minor surgery in the office: partial nail avulsion, local abscess incision and drainage, simple aspirations of cysts.
• Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
• Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
• Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
• Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.

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 colleges 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.

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 Qualification or Board Certification by either the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) or the 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

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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.