Podiatrist (49715)

Under the general direction of Clinical Director, Podiatrist performs a variety of complex, professional, analytical, and confidential Podiatry services. 

Duties include:

• Assess the condition of a patient’s feet, ankles or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient’s concerns and preforming a physical examination as needed.
• Diagnose foot, ankle and lower-leg problems through local examination, x-rays, medical laboratory tests, and other methods.
• Provide treatment for good, ankle and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve a patient’s mobility.
• Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques and prescribe medications as needed.
• Refer patients to other physicians or specialist if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes.
• Stays abreast of advances in podiatric medicine by attending trainings and conferences and read related material
• Provide podiatric support, counseling and education in the management of common acute and chronic podiatric illnesses.
• Consults complex and high priority cases with the director, assistant director or physician on duty or with a specialist as needed.

• Works as a member of the health care team and assists in education of patients and the target community in preventive health care and health maintenance
• Attend webinars, workshops, training and/or meetings as requested by CMO.
• Demonstrates pattern of continued learning to ensure growth as a practitioner.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Chief Medical Officer

• Must have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited college of Podiatric Medicine.
• Current, valid Podiatrist License in the State of California’s Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Current DEA license and CPR required
• Valid California Driver’s License, insurance and ability to travel as required to perform duties

• Previous experience providing Podiatry care within a community health center environment preferred.

• Travel locally to visit other sites; may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality.

This position requires:

• Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical, clinical and administrative office environment, with some bending, reaching, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for tasks involving standard office equipment and computer keyboard, including repetitive movements, such as typing.
• Traveling to work sites, including some exposure to outside elements.
• Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations, requiring adherence to extensive safety precautions and possibly the use of protective equipment.

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