What are the responsibilities and job description for the Podiatrist - P/T position at Community Medical and Dental Care Inc?
PODIATRIST
An established outpatient clinic in Rockland County, NY is seeking an experienced Podiatrist to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the feet, ankle, and lower legs.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses, treats, or prescribes treatment of the foot, ankle, and other related. structures using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery and sets fractures.
- Administers medications and local anesthetics.
- Orders additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds etc.) to form a better diagnosis if necessary.
- Refers patients to other physicians or specialists for consultation in an inter-professional manner.
- Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques to prevent future problems.
- Completes clinical notes within a timely fashion for each patient visit.
- Displays a positive, professional, and respectful demeanor at all times toward fellow staff members, peers, professional contacts, and patients served.
Requirements:
- Must be fully licensed to practice in the state of NY
- Board certified or eligible
- DPM Degree
- DEA certificate
- 2 years of experience as a Podiatrist
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Excellent bedside manner, empathy, and patience
- Up-to-date knowledge of latest technologies and treatments in Podiatry
Offer:
- Excellent hourly rate
- Occurrence Malpractice coverage
- Loan forgiveness program
- Flexible schedule with consideration of your private practice
- Opportunity to learn and expand expertise
We will provide a medical assistant, equipment, supplies and perform all administrative functions (including coding and billing).
Community Medical and Dental Care, Inc., has been providing quality medical care to the underserved population of Rockland County, NY and its surrounding areas since 1993. With close to 60 providers on staff and a patient base of 24,000, we offer a variety of services, including Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Allergy, Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Urology, Podiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Community Medical and Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.
Salary : $100 - $120
