Podiatry Physician The Podiatrist Physician provides inpatient and outpatient medical care for patients with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
Responsibilities include:- Diagnoses of illness, treat injuries, and perform procedures (including surgery) involving the lower extremities.
- Treat arch problems, ankle and foot injuries, deformities, infections, and foot complaints associated with diabetes and other diseases.
- Prescribe medications, physical therapy and set fractures. Fit corrective shoe inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strapping to correct deformities.
- Provide consultation services to CFHC clinical staff and outside specialists who see CFHC patients.
- Minimal qualifications include:
- Residency trained physician.
- Board eligible/certified in podiatric medicine.
- Florida license.
- DEA certificate.
- Insurability (malpractice).Medical staff privileges at appropriate hospital or ambulatory surgical center if designated by CFHC.BLS certification.
- Computer literacy.
- EMR experience.
- Responsibilities and performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be familiar with CFHC's program philosophies, goals, and objectives. Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC's policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Adhere to disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance. Participate in collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Senior Management. Work with QI/RM to ensure compliance with clinical measures.
- Complete all required paperwork on time. (Payroll sheets, hospital encounter sheets, evaluations, EHR system processes, etc.)Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities.
- Familiar with all types of foot problems including genetic abnormalities and deformities.
- Up-to-date with latest technologies and treatments in podiatry.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with both children and elderly.
- Ability to train medical assistants and/or office staff as needed.
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team integrated model.
- Examine patients' legs to diagnose diseases.
- Perform foot and ankle surgeries (for example, removing bone spurs).Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries, like 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 prescribes diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice.
- Maintaining patients' records.
- Coordinating continuity of medical care for patients.
- Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices.
- Understand the requirements of CFHC's Exposure Control Plan. Assure compliance with this plan by support staff assigned to assist you. Personally, utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting.
- Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC in coordination with referral clerks and nurses according to CFHC policy.
- Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs requiring family medicine services as requested by the CMO or CEO. 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 that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care / services are being provided.
- Assist in the review of podiatry care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with CMO and DON.Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
- 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 that impact on patient care or CFHC liability.
- Provide a leadership role for medical support staff. Provide support and encouragement to Nurse Supervisor and Center Supervisor.
Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific quarterly meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CMO or CEO).Participate in peer review activities as requested by CMO.Assist with the recruitment of other physicians and clinical staff in collaboration with HR and CMO.Make recommendations to the CMO regarding the purchase of clinical supplies, instruments, equipment, and repair and/or 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 include:
Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
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.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.
