Podiatrist

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC • Philadelphia, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Podiatrist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, deformities, and disorders of the human foot within a correctional healthcare setting. The role includes both conservative and surgical interventions, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare and correctional staff to ensure safe, effective, and compliant care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or equivalent.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and medical documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional podiatric practice preferred.
• Experience in correctional healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat foot conditions, including tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities.
• Utilize diagnostic aids, such as X-rays, blood tests, and urinalysis, to support patient assessments.
• Provide conservative and surgical treatments for foot disorders, including corns, calluses, ingrown nails, bunions, cysts, abscesses, and shortened tendons.
• Correct deformities through methods such as plaster casts, strappings, prosthetic appliances, and corrective footwear.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate; administer local anesthetics when indicated.
• Advise patients on foot care, preventive strategies, and ongoing treatment plans to minimize recurrence of disorders.
• Refer patients to physicians for systemic conditions detected in the feet or legs, including arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disorders.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters, procedures, and treatments.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and continuing education programs.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and security staff to ensure safe and effective patient care in a correctional environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level