Medical Officer (Podiatry)

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare•Sells, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Podiatrist for the Tohono O'odham Nation Sells hospital and associated health centers, performing a full range of podiatric services including preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic care. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, with considerable independence in patient care. This role may require temporary relocation to other TONHC Facilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center.

Requirements

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree.
One year of approved residency training and one year of medical center experiences; or Two years of approved residency training.
Must maintain an active license to practice podiatric medicines in any state of the United States.
Board eligibility with the American Board of Wound Management, Primary Podiatric Medicine, or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required.
A 39-month driving record check is required.
May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
Knowledge of legal regulations and requirements on confidentiality, specifically to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English may be required as a condition of employment, based on the department's needs.

Responsibilities

Assign to the podiatry clinics.
Interview and examine patients, review past medical history, and request/perform diagnostic tests to diagnose podiatric pathology.
Provide medical or surgical treatment and referral as appropriate.
Co-admit and discharge podiatric patients with MD or DO for podiatric medical/surgical management.
Perform inpatient consultation.
Perform outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures under anesthesia.
Maintain clinical and administrative records as required.
Counsel and educate patients, families, communities, and staff about podiatric health care, emphasizing preventative foot care for diabetic patients.
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
Treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods.
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for the prevention of future problems.
Use plaster casts and strapping to correct deformities.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Prescribe medication, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Direct the orthotic, contact cast, and shoe program for diabetic patients.
Perform diabetic foot screening exams and treat complications of diabetes such as neuropathy, infections, ulcers, venous stasis, and wound care.
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicating systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a podiatric medical and surgical program for the TONHC hospital.
Develop new theories and formulate new approaches to decrease the critically high diabetes-related lower-extremity amputation rate on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Attend meetings and participate on committees at the TONHC, as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort.