Podiatrist
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Job Location:
El Centro, CA - USA
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Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Podiatrist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Winterhaven CA
Service Setting: Outpatient
Facility Type: Ambulatory Health Care Center
Coverage Type: Clinical
Coverage Period: Long-Term Contract Opportunity
Clinical Shift Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Call Requirements: None
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Primarily Native American patients of all ages
Patient Volume: Varies based on clinic workload
Admissions: None
Rounding: Not Required
Phone Consults: None
Case Mix: Outpatient podiatric evaluation diagnosis treatment wound care and minor podiatric procedures
FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Type: Ambulatory Health Care Center
EMR System: To Be Confirmed
Office Equipment Available: Government-provided clinic space exam rooms podiatry equipment instruments dressings and supplies customarily available to clinic providers
Support Staff Available: To Be Confirmed
Specialty Backup Available: To Be Confirmed
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Comprehensive foot and ankle examinations
Diagnosis and treatment of podiatric conditions
Wound care and ulcer management
Nail and skin procedures
Minor office-based podiatric procedures
Preventive and diabetic foot care
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from an accredited institution
Licenses: Active unrestricted Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine license in any U.S. state or territory
Residency: Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program
Certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC)
NPI: Required
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical experience in outpatient podiatry ambulatory surgery wound care or a closely related practice setting
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions in an outpatient setting
Perform office-based podiatric procedures and wound care services
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages
Educate patients on preventive foot care diabetic foot management and treatment options
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility standards
Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated high-quality patient care
