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PODIATRIST JOB SUMMARY

Diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses relating to the feet, ankles, and lower legs.

PODIATRIST ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical services to the patients of CCHC, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide quality medical care.
• Examining a patient’s leg, ankles, and feet to diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries.
• Treat sport-related leg or foot injuries.
• Prescribe orthotics and pain relief medication
• Advise patients on proper foot care and therapeutic techniques.
• To stabilize and refer when necessary patients presenting to office in need of urgent care regardless of whether the patient falls within the category normally seen by that physician.
• To examine and treat any patient assigned to another provider or assist in the triaging and rescheduling should that other provider be unable to attend or complete their office duties for emergency reasons.
• To complete the patient charts according to the usual accepted standards of the medical practice and according to the specific requirements set forth by the medical record criteria requirements.
• To assist in obtaining lab specimens from their patients should difficulty be encountered in obtaining such specimens.
• To complete administrative projects as assigned by the CMO.
• To complete any requirements needed to maintain a medical license, board certification or admitting privileges at the hospital to which they admit their patients.
• To participate in the on-call schedule as set forth by the CMO.
• To be familiar with and adhere to all of the medical offices policy and procedure manuals.
• To participate in any Quality Assurance activities of this medical practice and assist with any audits necessary to complete QA activities or specific program requirements.
• Continually advise administration of any issues that may impact the practice.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the CMO.

PODIATRIST EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree in podiatric medicine
• Practice experience in a hospital or clinic
• In-depth knowledge of modern surgical and therapeutic treatments
• Board certification or board eligible in specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice within California.
• Valid DEA.
• PALS or NRP, ACLS may be required

PODIATRIST PAY RATE: $100k-150k annually

PODIATRIST BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision – 100% paid by Employer
• Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment – 100% paid by Employer
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Fringe Points
• Supplemental Insurance
• Participate in Loan Repayment Program

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the ULAC Fair Chance Ordinance, we will not inquire about or consider criminal history until after a candidate has received a copy of their background check report. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information, please refer to LA Country Fair Chance Hiring.

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