Podiatrist - Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.; Vinvale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick leave

Vacation days

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance program

Birthday/holiday time off

Job summary

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. seeks a Podiatrist to diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities, and to work with a multi-disciplinary team in General Medicine. A California license and X-ray license are required; board certification or surgical training is preferred.

The role offers benefits and a supportive environment within the greater Los Angeles area. The position emphasizes trauma experience, rear foot/ankle surgery, and collaboration with physicians to

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine preferred.
• Experience in trauma cases and rear foot/ankle surgery preferred.
• Must have a California license and X-Ray/fluoroscopy license.
• Board qualified/certified with surgical training preferred.
• Spanish language helpful; NP/PA with podiatry specialty encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using history, exams, x-ray, and labs.
• Prescribe medications, devices, therapy, or surgery as needed.
• Treat conditions such as bunions, warts, nails, tumors, and deformities.
• Provide patient education on treatments and foot care to prevent problems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and refer to physicians when needed.
• Fit prosthetic appliances and manage foot/ankle disorders.
• Work within the clinical team and participate in case conferences.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues and hospital staff for integrated service.
• Work independently and as part of the health care team.

Skills

Podiatry expertise

Trauma experience

Foot & ankle surgery

Spanish helpful

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

CA medical license

X-ray license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

“To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.”

We offer:

• Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.

• 403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.

• Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).

• 11 Holidays Observed.
• 2 Floating Holidays

• Vision Benefit -MetLife Plan.

• 1 Birthday Holiday

• Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.

• 7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time
• Paid Sick Leave – 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem

• Employee Assistance Program

• 2 weeks’ Vacation

• AFLAC Benefits

PROVIDER BENEFITS

• Podiatrist - 1,500.00 Annually and 5 Paid CME days.

License Reimbursement:

• Medical License
• DEA licenses
• BLS

Possible student loan repayment for providers:

• HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE
• OSHPS HPEF

This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!

POSITION: Podiatrist

DEPARTMENT: General Medicine

REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x- rays, and laboratory test results.

2. Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.

3. Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.

4. Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.

5. Take responsibility for a number of specialist areas of practice working with a number client groups (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis/ chronic disease, high risk diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular diseases, wound management/tissue viability, biomechanics, nail surgery).

6. Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs during exams.

7. Make and fit prosthetic appliances.

8. Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affect the feet and ankles.

9. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise with other staff and disciplines, attend case conferences, and meetings as appropriate.

10. Develop and maintain good working relationships with team members, hospital staff and specialist services to ensure an integrated service for clients.

11. Work independently as well as part of a wider healthcare team.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine preferred.

2. Preferred experience in trauma cases and rear foot & ankle surgery.

3. Must have a California license and X-Ray / fluoroscopy license.

4. Board Qualified/Certified by American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons with 3 years surgical residency / fellowship trained preferred.

5. Working knowledge of Spanish is helpful.

6. Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant candidates with a Specialty in Podiatry are encouraged to apply.

OTHER DUTIES:

FHCCGLA is committed to providing culturally appropriate services. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles and demonstrate a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, our patients’ diverse needs.

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