Podiatrist

Podiatrist

Requirements

• Degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
• Graduated from an accredited college of podiatry with a valid, active license to practice in the state of employment
• Completion of a two (2) year residency program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet
• Performs minor surgery in the office: partial nail avulsion, local abscess incision and drainage, simple aspirations of cysts
• Educates the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums
• Performs administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records
• Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
• Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping
• Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
• Makes and fits prosthetic appliances
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
• Refers patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Fluent in English