Podiatrist - Temporary Position

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. • Commerce, CA

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About The Position

POSITION: Podiatrist
DEPARTMENT: General Medicine
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine preferred.
• Must have a California license and X-Ray / fluoroscopy license.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in trauma cases and rear foot & ankle surgery.
• Board Qualified/Certified by American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons with 3 years surgical residency / fellowship trained preferred.
• Working knowledge of Spanish is helpful.
• Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant candidates with a Specialty in Podiatry are encouraged to apply.
• FHCCGLA is committed to providing culturally appropriate services. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles and demonstrate a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, our patients’ diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x- rays, and laboratory test results.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
• Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
• Take responsibility for a number of specialist areas of practice working with a variety client groups (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis/ chronic disease, high risk diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular diseases, wound management/tissue viability, biomechanics, nail surgery).
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs during exams.
• Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affect the feet and ankles.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise with other staff and disciplines, attend case conferences, and meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with team members, hospital staff and specialist services to ensure an integrated service for clients.
• Work independently as well as part of a wider healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree