POSITION SUMMARY

The Podiatrist focuses on evaluation and treatment of diseases of the foot with emphasis in health and conditions affecting the lower extremities. The care provided will be inclusive of initial assessment, minor procedures (not including the operating room), and appropriate triage where necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reason3able Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing a patient’s medical history.
• Examining a patient’s leg, ankles, and feet to diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries.
• Orders X-rays and physical scans of a patient’s lower extremities.
• Treating sport-related leg or foot injuries.
• Treating deformities and ailments with techniques such as casting or laser therapy.
• Prescribing orthotics and pain relief medication.
• Ordering ultrasounds and bone density tests.
• Coordination of care for patients with wound needs.
• Establish and communicate transition of care/follow up plans
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices
• Performing ankle and foot surgeries.
• Advising patients on proper foot care and therapeutic techniques.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Fully participates and cooperates with SCHS’ compliance program.
• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; excellent attendance record.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses the computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes off site in-services as required and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution.

Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Unrestricted license to practice podiatry in the State of Louisiana
• Current CPR certification
• Louisiana CDS and DEA Registration required

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• EMR experience preferred

Key Competencies:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail
• Project orientation
• Multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Judgment and decision-making ability