Podiatrist - Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine

Acadia Healthcare•Haverhill, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Podiatrist provides comprehensive foot and ankle care in an inpatient behavioral health and integrated care setting at Haverhill Pavilion in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The role evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages lower-extremity conditions common among adults with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and complex medical comorbidities. The Podiatrist works with psychiatrists, primary care providers, addiction medicine physicians, nursing staff, and case management teams to improve patients’ mobility, safety, and overall health outcomes. The position works under the guidance of the Medical Director and is scheduled PRN. Care includes assessment and treatment of acute and chronic podiatric conditions, wound and ulcer management, risk identification, and preventive education. The Podiatrist develops treatment plans, monitors progress and healing, and coordinates specialty referrals when needed. The role also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree.
Completion of accredited podiatric residency training.
Current license to practice medicine in the state where the practitioner will work.
Current DEA credentials are required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with state regulations.
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
Experience treating medically complex populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, correctional healthcare, community health, FQHCs, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings.
Wound care certification or advanced wound care experience.
Experience with diabetic limb preservation programs.
Board certification or a certificate of admissibility for board certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive foot and ankle examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic podiatric conditions, including diabetic foot complications, peripheral neuropathy, foot ulcers and wounds, ingrown toenails, nail and skin disorders, bunions and hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle pain, chronic lower-extremity edema, and sports and overuse injuries.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Assess foot health concerns associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome, long-term substance use, homelessness or housing insecurity, poor mobility and self-care limitations, alcohol-related neuropathy, and medication-related weight gain and metabolic complications.
Identify patients at risk for infection, ulceration, falls, or limb-threatening conditions.
Evaluate and treat foot wounds and ulcers, and perform debridement when clinically indicated.
Coordinate referrals for advanced wound care, vascular services, infectious disease, or surgery.
Monitor wound healing and treatment compliance.
Conduct diabetic foot screenings.
Educate patients on foot hygiene, neuropathy prevention, proper footwear selection, injury prevention, and chronic disease management.
Develop preventive care strategies to reduce hospitalizations and amputations.
Perform other duties as assigned.