Podiatrist

One Community Health Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

One Community Health Sacramento is seeking a part-time Podiatrist (0.5 FTE) to deliver quality podiatry services in Sacramento, CA. The role requires licensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and clinic policies.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, accurate documentation for care and billing, and participation in quality improvement programs. Applicants must hold a DPM, CA license, and DEA, with BLS/CPR certification and ABPS/ABFAS credentials.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in the podiatry discipline.
• Fully licensed to practice in California.
• DEA certificate required and kept current.
• DPM degree and ABPS/ABFAS certification required/held.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide direct podiatric care.
• Document patient care and billing information accurately.
• Maintain quality podiatric care and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with Medical Director and Practice Manager on clinic operations.
• Comply with state and local laws, regulations and clinic policies.

Skills

Podiatry care

Patient care

Documentation

Compliance

Education

DPM Degree

ABPS/ABFAS Certified

CA licensure

DEA certificate

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

DEA certificate

Job description

Podiatrist (0.5 FTE)

The Podiatrist is responsible for quality podiatry services to One Community Health patients. The incumbent is responsible for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies pertaining to medical practice, clinic operations , and licensing.

FTE

0.5 (20 hours per week)

Essential Functions

• Responsible for evaluating patients and providing direct podiatric care to One Community Health patients.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation necessary for patient care and billing.
• Responsible for assuring quality podiatric care delivered to all patients.
• Responsible for understanding and maintenance of Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by the Medical Director for the medical department at One Community Health.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the Standards of Care and policies for the Medical Clinic.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the implementation of clinic policies to ensure appropriate medical follow-up of patients and medical specialty referrals.
• Understands and follows operations in compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Understands and monitors systems for compliance as necessary. Provides necessary and timely communication to the Medical Director at One Community Health when issues of compliance arise, and complies with a corrective strategy.
• Understands and follows policies and procedures relative to provider scheduling, schedule changes, template development, etc, coordinating with efforts with the Practice Manager. Promptly communicates problems and issues in these areas to the Medical Director at One Community Health.
• Assists other medical and general staff, in developing and designing new clinical services, as appropriate to One Community Health' patient needs.
• Responsible for attending all appropriate meetings as directed by the One Community Health Medical Director.
• Evaluate, diagnosis and manage acute and chronic conditions of the lower extremity - foot and ankle.

Additional Duties

• Participate in work groups, teams, task forces and committees to support ongoing clinic functions. Foster communication and coordination within the clinic and outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships with others to facilitate the delivery of services to the patient.
• Order or direct ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment and maintain accurate controls and records for controlled medications. Ensure that clinic staff maintains observance of universal precautions.
• This position is responsible for reporting suspicion of child, adult (including spouses), elder, and dependent adult abuse as outlined in Penal Code, Section 11166, Section 15630, and Section 1160
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate must be board certified or board eligible for the discipline associated with the role they are applying for.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of California.
• Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid and in good standing with the presiding entity.
• Possess a DEA certificate.
• DPM Degree
• ABPS/ABFAS Certified
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Preferred Background

• FQHC or community health center practice experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
• Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma-informed systems and restorative practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require and accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Our Benefits

For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit: https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/recruitment/

Additional Information

We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.