Podiatrist - Norfolk, VA

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; Hampton (VA); Presencial; USD 150 000 - 175 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short/Long Disability

401(k) plan

Resumo da oferta

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute in Hampton, VA, seeks a podiatrist to join our team serving the Hampton and Suffolk communities. The practice delivers surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle care, with a focus on personalized patient outcomes in a multi-location setting within the Norfolk metro area.

QUALIFICATIONS include Virginia medical license, DPM from an accredited school, residency completion, and the ability to diagnose and treat foot and ankle conditions using evidence-based methods.

Qualificações

• Licensed podiatrist in Virginia
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program
• New grads are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of medical ethics and standard of care

Responsabilidades

• Examine patient’s legs and feet to diagnose diseases
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
• Perform wound care management
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, exams, X-rays and labs
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
• Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques for prevention
• Provide education and consultation to patients, family, and health care team
• Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
• Maintain accurate medical records

Conhecimentos

Foot pathology

Wound care

Medical diagnosis

Patient education

EMR proficiency

Formação académica

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Ferramentas

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

We are the region's premier podiatry group located in the greater Norfolk metro area. 1Foot 2 Foot is looking for a Podiatrist to join our team to serve our Hampton and Suffolk communities. We currently have several locations across the Norfolk metro area. Our podiatrists listen and respond to patients, treating each one as a unique individual deserving of first-rate, personalized care. Our physicians are proud to prevent, identify, and treat all aspects of foot pathologies with outstanding success to allow our patients to lead active and healthy lifestyles. This is a well-rounded podiatry office that utilizes surgical and non-surgical treatment options for patients of all ages. Established in 2006, 1Foot 2Foot recently partnered with Balance Health, the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. Under the direction and assistance of multiple established Podiatrists who believe in teamwork, the Podiatrist would be expected to perform the following:

• Examine patient’s legs and feet to diagnose diseases
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
• Perform wound care management
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
• Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
• Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team
• Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
• Maintain appropriate medical records on assigned patients

Benefits of Working with Balance Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $175,000) +comp. plan (level depends on applicable experience)
• Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment

Balance Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected classes, including, but not limited to age, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental/physical disability, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status.

If an offer of employment is extended and a candidate hired, proof of authorization to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.

Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.

Requirements

Requirements

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities of the feet

Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse patient, colleague, and vendor population

Be proficient with computers, and have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR database

Education and Experience

• Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of Virginia
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program
• New grads are encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for up to several hours at a time.
• Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, and accessing needed information.
• Ability lift up to 25 pounds.