PODIATRIST

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Diagnoses and treats ailments of the foot, ankle, and related structures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Examines patient to ascertain condition, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, and patients
   statements as diagnostic aids.
   2. Elicits and records information about patients medical history.
   3. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients condition.
   4. Analyses reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.
   5. May use local anesthetics and administer or prescribe treatments and medications.
   6. Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Determines need for modified diet and physical activities, and recommends plan.
   7. Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.

1. Refers patient to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patients well being.
2. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein as may be assigned or delegated.
    

Qualifications

1. EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:
   REQUIRED:
   PREFERRED:
   
   1. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners as a podiatrist.
   2. Board Certification in Podiatry AMP, Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. _________.
   3. At least one year experience in area of practice.
   4. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.

1. High ethical standards.
2. Well-organized and self-directed.
3. Team player..
4. Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
7. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
8. Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
   
   SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
   REQUIRED:
   PREFERRED:
   
   1. High ethical standards.
   2. Well-organized and self-directed.
   3. Team player.
   4. Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
   5. Excellent communication skills.
   6. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
   7. Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
   8. Ability to handle multiple projects.
   9. Ability to operate computer, copier, fax, and 10-key machine.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
   WORK DEMANDS:
   
   Physical Demands:
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
   
   Work Environment:
   Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
   
   Hours:
   Employees will be assigned to a regular work schedule, which may include hours before 8:00 am, after 5:00 pm, and Saturdays as determined by department needs and requirements.

Salary : $70 - $80