Podiatrist (Contractor / Consultant)

FENWAY HEALTH•Boston, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Experience and Innovation, the Podiatrist provides to Fenway Health patients adequate and efficient diagnosis and treatment of disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg. Schedule: Part-Time 8 - 12 hours /week Employment Status: Independent Contractor / Consultant (not a Fenway Health employee). This role provides services under a contract agreement and is not eligible for Fenway Health employee benefits. NOTE: Position may require some telehealth but would be expected on site for clinics unless otherwise arranged with Department leadership

Requirements

DPM degree
Current Massachusetts license
Board eligibility or certification

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and treats diseases and deformities of human foot.
Diagnoses foot ailments, such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities, utilizing diagnostic aids, such as urinalysis, blood tests, and x-ray analysis.
Treats deformities, such as flat or weak feet and foot imbalance.
Completes and documents diabetic foot exams.
Treats conditions, such as corns, calluses, ingrowing nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods, including suturing, medications, and administration of local anesthetics.
Prescribes medications as appropriate to patient needs.
Does not perform foot amputations.
Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strappings.
Makes and fits prosthetic appliances.
Prescribes corrective footwear.
Advises patients concerning continued treatment of disorders and proper foot care to prevent recurrence.
Refers patients to physician when symptoms observed in feet and legs indicate systemic disorders, such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, or kidney trouble.
May treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders.
May perform surgery (at outside facility where appropriate credentialing/privileging has occurred).
Participates in health center quality improvement efforts
Complies with Fenway Health Infection Control plan and ensures compliance by support staff
Participates in peer review and quality improvement processes
Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical work
Maintains patient records in a timely manner in the electronic medical record
Completes forms and reports for insurance companies and other agencies, as needed
Provides and maintains credentials to practice medicine
Maintains full medical licensure in MA
Maintains controlled substance licensure in MA and federal DEA license
Maintains board eligibility or board certification in medicine (and subspecialty if applicable)
Maintains credentials with BIDPO and the CareGroup PSN
Continues professional development activities
Completes minimum CME requirements
Participates in educational conferences with other practitioners
Participates in outreach programs
Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures
Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested
Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality
Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
Attends all required meetings, in-services and professional trainings
Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities
Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested
Adhere to Fenway Health clinical protocols and quality standards.
Maintain independent professional licensure, liability coverage, and CME as required for practice.
Meet documentation and recordkeeping requirements in a timely manner.