Podiatrist: Transform Feet Health & Patient Care

ChenMed; DeKalb (IL); Presencial; USD 190.000 - 271.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive benefits

Bonuses or commissions potential

Descripción de la vacante

ChenMed seeks a Podiatrist to provide preventive care, diagnose, and treat foot and lower leg conditions in a fast-growing primary care setting in Illinois. The role includes minor office surgeries, prosthetics, and referrals for systemic issues.

Responsibilities cover patient education, administrative duties, and collaboration with a team to improve foot health outcomes. Requires DPM, active license, residency, and BLS within 90 days.

Formación

• Degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
• Graduated from an accredited college of podiatry with a valid, active license to practice in the state of employment.
• Completion of a two (2) year residency program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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 are observed in feet and legs.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Conocimientos

Logic & problem solving

Complex problem identification

Applying general rules to problems

Fine motor skills

Hand-eye coordination

Fluent English

Educación

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Active podiatry license

Two-year residency completed

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

ChenMed seeks a Podiatrist to provide preventive care, diagnose, and treat foot and lower leg conditions in a fast-growing primary care setting in Illinois. The role includes minor office surgeries, prosthetics, and referrals for systemic issues.

Responsibilities cover patient education, administrative duties, and collaboration with a team to improve foot health outcomes. Requires DPM, active license, residency, and BLS within 90 days.