Seeking Podiatrists

Podiatrist responsibilities include conducting foot and ankle surgeries, prescribing orthotics and applying therapeutic treatments for issues like arthritis, fractures and feet corn and calluses. To be considered for this role, you should have a doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine and practical experience in a clinic or hospital.

JOB DUTIES:

· 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 and laser therapy) to treat deformities and ailments

· Prescribe joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses that improve mobility

· Review patients’ medical history

· Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices

· Order additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds and bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan and be organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
• Self-motivated and independently productive.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet and networking devices.
• Required to know, follow and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
• Must be able to operate computer and office equipment and software.

· Reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and current CA Driver License required.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Experience as a Podiatrist

· Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities

· Familiar with all types of foot problems including genetic abnormalities and deformities

· Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well both with children and the elderly

· Empathy and patience when dealing with serious diseases

· Up-to-date with latest technologies and treatments in Podiatry

· Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Working Conditions

Normal clinic environment with:

• Walking and standing for extended periods of time,

· Reaching, twisting, stooping, visual acuity corrected to normal range, hand-eye coordination, grasping with fingers, hearing within normal range, sense of touch, gripping tightly required for operation of tests and measures and performance of other essential functions.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic.
• Ability to organize, schedule work effectively, and work independently without supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle and maintain patient confidentiality.

• Commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in a medical office environment with exposure to illness.

· Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and at any of CCCHC’s facilities as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $68,009.00 - $264,195.00 per year

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Preferred)
• Medical License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location