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About the Role
The Podiatrist at Whitney Young Health provides specialized care in the examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of foot disorders, both medically and surgically. This role ensures a safe environment and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
- See patients for podiatric problems including corns, calluses, warts, bunions, hammertoes, fungus nails, fungal skin diseases, ingrown toenails, pedal tumors, heel spurs, athlete’s foot, and Morton’s neuroma.
- Identify and consult on systemic diseases manifesting in the foot, such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, heart disease, arthritis, gout, and arteriosclerosis, collaborating with primary care physicians.
- Participate in continuing medical education and quality assurance programs.
- Prepare patients for procedures and ensure a safe, confidential environment.
- Complete required Medical Record documentation using EHR.
- Comply with CMS’s Meaningful Use measures.
- Inform patients of delays.
- Maintain required licenses.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Demonstrate excellence in customer service.
- Communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals.
Requirements
- Pre-science degree, college level.
- Successful completion of a four-year course from an accredited college of podiatric medicine.
- Certification from either a national or state examining board for podiatric medicine.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of managed care requirements.
- Elective one to three-year residency program for specialized surgical training.
- One to three years clinical experience.
- Board certification in Podiatric Surgery.
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Good communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of managed care requirements
- Surgical training
- Clinical experience
- Podiatric medicine
- HIPAA compliance
- Corporate compliance
- Client confidentiality
Location
- Whitney Young Health
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years clinical experience
- 1-3 year residency program for specialized surgical training
Education Level
- Pre-science degree, college level
- Four-year course from an accredited college of podiatric medicine
- Certification from national or state examining board for podiatric medicine
- Board certification in Podiatric Surgery
Salary/Compensations
- $70.00 - $75.00 hourly
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.