Podiatry PA - Foot & Ankle Care Leader

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Podiatry Section. The PA will independently organize care within approved privileges, apply advanced clinical judgment to complex cases, and coordinate care across disciplines.

Work with a team of podiatrists, clinicians, technicians, and administrators in a community healthcare setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with responsibilities spanning clinical evaluation, wound care, diabetic

Responsibilities

• Evaluate foot and ankle conditions
• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations
• Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice and approved privileges
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, X-rays, MRI, CT, vascular studies
• Perform wound assessment and wound care
• Provide diabetic foot evaluation and management
• Provide post-operative follow-up and coordinate care with the operating podiatrist/surgical team
• Apply or manage casts, splints, and off-loading devices
• Perform injections when within approved privileges and scope of practice
• Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up
• Collaborate with podiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary team and initiate referrals/consults when indicated
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm or Supervisory Discretion

Job description

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Podiatry Section. The PA will independently organize care within approved privileges, apply advanced clinical judgment to complex cases, and coordinate care across disciplines.

Work with a team of podiatrists, clinicians, technicians, and administrators in a community healthcare setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with responsibilities spanning clinical evaluation, wound care, diabetic