New Accepting Applications - Podiatry Physician

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and perform procedures involving the lower extremities.
• Treat arch problems, ankle and foot injuries, deformities, infections, and foot complaints related to diabetes and other diseases.
• Prescribe medications, physical therapy, and set fractures.
• Fit corrective shoe inserts (orthotics), design plaster casts, and apply strapping to correct deformities.
• Provide consultation services to CFHC clinical staff and outside specialists.

Performance Expectations

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives.
• Comply with CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to disease management protocols and clinical pathways.
• Work with Quality Improvement and Risk Management to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
• Complete all required paperwork on time.
• (Payroll sheets, hospital encounter sheets, evaluations, EHR system processes, etc.)
• Have excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities.
• Be familiar with all types of foot problems, including genetic abnormalities and deformities.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and treatments in Podiatry.
• Show good interpersonal skills and be able to work well with both children and elderly.
• Have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Examine patients’ legs to diagnose diseases.
• Perform foot and ankle surgeries, like removing bone spurs.
• Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries, such as fractures.
• Use various podiatric techniques, like casting, injections, and laser therapy, to treat deformities and ailments.
• Prescribe joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses that improve mobility.
• Review patients’ medical history, perform histories, physicals, and prescribe diagnostic, educational, preventive, and/or treatment plans.
• Maintain patients’ records and coordinate continuity of medical care.
• Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices.
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan and ensure compliance with this plan.
• Utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services, for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC.
• Represent CFHC in the community.
• Precept medical students as assigned by CMO.
• Advise and assist ARNP’s as needed in accord with approved protocols and procedures.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc.), sign-off, and follow up when indicated.
• Order additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds, and bone density tests) if necessary.
• Maintain and enter patient records within EHR in a timely manner, keeping most current data entered/updated in notes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding and billing requirements.
• Provide accurate coding information in EHR that corresponds to care given and documented in progress notes.
• Rotate to other CFHC centers as needed to provide coverage.
• Provide off-hours and Saturday clinic coverage as assigned by CMO.
• Report as needed to CMO any pertinent information or situations impacting patient care or CFHC liability.
• Provide a leadership role for medical support staff.
• Support and encourage the Nurse Supervisor and Center Supervisor.
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings.
• Participate in Peer Review activities as requested by CMO.
• Make recommendations to the CMO regarding the purchase of clinical supplies, instruments, equipment, and repair/maintenance of these.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team.
• Be supportive of coworkers.
• Maintain neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Perform all surgical procedures using sterile techniques and CDC guidelines.
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the CMO or CEO.

Physical Requirements

• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Be able to sit, stand, or view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time.
• Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel.
• Be able to reach with hands and arms.

Physical Demands

• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Be able to sit, stand, or view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time.
• Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel.
• Be able to reach with hands and arms.