Podiatrist

ChenMed•Deerfield Beach, FL

3d•$189,593 - $270,847•Onsite

About The Position

The Podiatrist provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower legs. The role includes treating infections, ailments, defects, and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to major health disorders. The Podiatrist also provides patient education and may perform administrative duties, including hiring employees, ordering supplies, and maintaining records. The position requires a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, graduation from an accredited college of podiatry, a license in the state of practice, and completion of a three-year residency. Candidates must be board certified or qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) or the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).

Requirements

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree.
Graduation from an accredited college of podiatry.
License in the state of practice.
Completion of a three-year residency program.
Board certified or qualified by either the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) or the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Fluent in English.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
Fine motor coordination to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects with fingers.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine or vehicle controls to exact positions.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.

Responsibilities

Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.
Perform minor office surgery, including partial nail avulsions, local abscess incision and drainage, and simple cyst aspirations.
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
Advise patients about treatments and foot-care techniques to prevent future problems.
Correct deformities using plaster casts and strapping.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in the feet and legs.
Perform other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion.