Podiatrist - Kirkland & Everett, WA

Integrative Foot & Ankle Centers of Washington•Kirkland, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Balance Health, majority owned by its podiatrists, is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. They provide operational support to podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists, allowing them to focus on business growth and patient care. This role is for a Podiatrist within the Integrated Foot & Ankle brand, serving the Kirkland and Everett, Washington communities. The Podiatrist will travel between these two clinics and, under the direction of the CMO, will provide routine and referral podiatric services.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populations
PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and EMR database
Ability to provide legal proof of eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including clean DMV report and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
Perform procedures as necessary along with wound care management
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team
Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
Appropriately maintains medical records on assigned patients