Podiatrist

Katmai•Fort Carson, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, education, and consultation for patients of all ages with foot and ankle disorders, diseases, and injuries. Provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including complex disorders, trauma, injuries, and congenital abnormalities. Detect early signs of systemic diseases and other foot conditions that may impact overall health. Perform pre-operative histories and physical exams and may admit patients in accordance with MTF policy.

Requirements

Successfully completed a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited college or university of podiatric medicine.
Successfully completed a 24-month podiatric surgical residency.
Maintains current board certification or is board eligible through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.
Must possess and maintain an active, current, valid and unrestricted license from a US jurisdiction (fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) to practice independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty.
Must have a minimum of 24 months in the last 36 months of documented current clinical independent experience and competency. Must have the level of experience and documented current clinical competency to be awarded “Regular” privileges to work independently. Podiatry Surgical Activity Logs for the last 24 months are required to be submitted for validation of demonstrated current clinical competency when the provider is being submitted for the initial review of their Curriculum Vitae.
Must be able to safely execute the responsibilities of their specialty in providing health care. Has no medical or mental condition that prevents or that significantly reduces an individual’s ability to safely execute their approved scope of practice in providing health care. This includes alcohol or drug abuse, or mental health disorder not responsive to treatment.
Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If applicable, maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Must not have any reported allegations of misconduct to external regulatory agencies where there is reasonable cause (such as an arrest) that could have a serious impact on patient/staff welfare or safety.
Must be able to read, understand, speak, write English fluently.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Maintain knowledge of computer operations in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

Responsibilities

Work under the general supervision of the Chief, Podiatry, who discusses policies and objectives. Exercise independent judgment in selecting and performing a full range of diagnostic evaluations for patients.
Participate in established peer (other medical specialist) review process monthly. Provide chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of neurology if requested on an occasional basis.
Attend and participate in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities only to the extent that such attendance and participation is related to assigned cases and/or performance of services as determined by the supervisor.
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle by surgical and conservative means.
Provide comprehensive medical and surgical management of disorders of the foot and ankle. This includes examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, prevention, and care of conditions/functions of the foot, ankle, and related structures.
Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through interviews.
Examine patients and determine which x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests are required.
Interpret test results and evaluate examination findings.
Determine procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and prescribe orthotics.
Perform surgical procedures and coordinate care with civilian anesthesia providers and hospitals.
Reduce and immobilize fractures by open or closed methods, using such corrective devices as braces, casts, splints, and surgical implants.
Administer and prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, pain, and other medications.
Direct nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and operating room techniques.
Advise on kind and quantity of podiatric supplies and equipment.
Coordinate podiatric services with other medical activities.
Serve as consultant to MTF staff on podiatric conditions.
Complete appropriate military specific documentation such as (but not limited to) narrative medical summaries, convalescent leave and duty limiting conditions (medical profile) paperwork.
Maintain knowledge of computer operations in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.
Under the direction of the MTF, perform duties at UCHealth and Centura Health hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervise and mentor other project staff members.