• Job Description

  Req#: PHYSI003153

  ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

  The Physician, Pediatrics works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive podiatric medical services to patients. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to patients.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs examinations, reviews patient x-rays, and analyzes medical laboratory tests to determine patient foot diagnosis’
  • Reviews and documents patient medical histories to evaluate the condition of their feet, ankles, or lower legs
  • Orders and executes various tests and analyses diagnostic images to gather more information to better understand patient conditions
  • Documents patient visits, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and plans of action
  • Prescribes and fits prosthetic appliances to improve patient mobility, such as shoe inserts
  • Prescribes medication for feet conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, heel stresses, and athlete’s foot
  • Refers patients to other specialists to treat underlying conditions, such as diabetes or arthritis
  • Determines and prescribes medications, dosages, and schedules given patient conditions and allergies
  • Discusses potential side effects to medications or immunizations with patients
  • Monitors the recovery progress of patients to determine the need for changes in treatments
  • Advises patients on ways to increase speed of recovery and prevent future leg problems
  • Promotes health by advising patients about diets, hygiene, and methods for prevention of diseases
  • Performs surgical procedures corresponding with surgical competencies, when appropriate for specialty and training
  • Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
  • Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
  • Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
  • Keeps informed of organizational activities and promotes goals
  • Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Doctorate in podiatric medicine is required
  • California Doctor of Podiatric Medical license in good standing is required
  • Valid DEA and CPR certification is required

  ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

  (Indicate specifics needed for the job, other than education and experience.)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Knowledgeable about and experience with podiatric medicine
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent planning and organizational ability
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

  COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

  • Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
  • Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
  • Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
  • Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
  • Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
  • Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols

  • Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes

  • Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
  • Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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