Clinical Director - Podiatry

Definition : Under supervision of the Division Chief of Specialty Care this position will be responsible for the clinical and managerial oversite of the podiatry service line. Primary responsibilities of this position include providing podiatry services to patients as well as overall management of the day-to-day clinical operations of the podiatry division, maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring continuity and consistency in delivery and quality of services, training and development of staff, development and implementation of programs to enhance patient satisfaction, and establishment of a climate necessary for continuous improvement. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt. Clinical Tasks : Diagnoses, treats, manages, or prescribes treatment of the foot, ankle, and other related structures using medical histories, physical examinations, medications, imaging, and laboratory test results for pediatric and adult patients. Performs office procedures and wound care to foot, ankle, and related structures. Provides and performs foot, ankle, and related structure surgeries at an ambulatory surgical center within the scope of practice. Practices effective infection control procedures. Provides advice on appropriate footwear and foot care to clients. Assesses, plans, implements, and manages appropriate interventions of the foot, ankle, and other related structures for clients with chronic disease / conditions such as diabetes, rheumatology, and peripheral arterial disease. Delivers preliminary diagnosis to patients and directs, prescribes, or provides a full treatment regimen, including health education, health maintenance, prescription medications, and follow-up services. Consults with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, wound specialties, and other health care provides on the care of patients. Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery and sets fractures. Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques to prevent future problems. Records all diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions. Prepares, maintains, and updates electronic medical records in accordance with clinic guidelines and organizational needs. Contributes to the evaluation of clinic programs and quality improvement through participation, development, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Attends and contributes to all required meetings / consultations including general and clinic staff meetings, and all specialized committee / program meetings. Works in conjunction with clinic leadership to ensure all required medical reports are completed in a timely manner. Completes special assignments to upgrade clinical quality of care and administration as assigned. Administrative Tasks : Provides clinical supervision of podiatry providers and works closely with dyad leadership to oversee the day-today administration of the podiatry division. Serves as a communication liaison with the Chief of Specialty Care, Practice Manager, providers, staff and technicians. Assists Practice Manger in formulating and adhering to division budgets. Develop a limb salvage program Develop standard operating procedures for podiatry Maintains a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) access, monitors division for compliance, implement improvement plans, review and audit staff for quality performance. Provide technical training, instructions, job techniques to subordinate staff, plan and works with operational leadership to assign work assignments, work schedules, improve workflow, and increase productivity. Maintains assigned clinic area oversite by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational policies and procedures. Resolving conflicts among provider staff and between provider staff and patients and works with dyad leadership to resolve any conflicts among staff and between staff and patients. Participate in the writing and interpreting HHS & RPHC policies and procedures Develops staff goals and objectives for evaluation, evaluates performance of assigned department staff and conducts timely performance evaluations (EPAR’s) Follows all departmental and Community policies and procedures Maintains department direction with River People Health Center objectives on standards of operations including monitoring productivity and revenue projections. Evaluates processes and procedures within scope of the assigned clinic area operations for quality workflow processes, recommends changes to meet the organizational goals, Responsible for periodic reporting of key performance indicators to executive team and the Quality Committee. Works with the revenue cycle team to identify reimbursement issues and takes timely steps to resolve, Observes policies, procedures and guidelines with respect to the HHS and RPHC’s protocols. Ensures staff are qualified and trained with tools to support successful execution of their duties, Assigns and directs the daily workflows and associated clinic area activities Ensure all patient interactions will be conducted in accordance to HIPPA regulations to maintain patient confidence and protect confidential information. Maintain current and updated professional knowledge and proficiency of the scope of service of assigned clinic area through continuing Minimum Qualifications : Education & Experience : Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Council on Podiatric Medical Education (APMA) at the time the degree was obtained. Must have a current, valid Arizona license to practice podiatry AND a minimum of five (5) years’ full-time experience as a licensed Podiatrist AND a minimum of two (2) years’ in a leadership role as a podiatrist AND a current (within last 2 years) surgical practice at an ambulatory surgical center AND experience overseeing a limb salvage program. Certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) preferred Certified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) optional Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Preferred : Familiarity with the Indian Health Service