Podiatrist

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Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans.
Provides podiatric care to primary care patients.
Provides consultation to the nurses and clinical staff.
Consults with other staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding medical management of patients and common podiatric problems encountered in the clinic.
Confers on the planning and direction of the primary care team as it relates to the podiatry.
Provides the following procedures: nail debridement, callus trimmings, wart excision, ingrown nail excision, injection therapy (corticosteroids, local anesthetics), excision cutaneous skin lesions, nail matixectomy, skin ulcer treatment (debridement), strapping/taping of the foot and ankle, and closed reductions of minor foot fractures
Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
Participate in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
Observes that communications with patients are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Interviews patient, obtains patient history, updates all information and documents in EHR according to standards.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

For entry into this specialty, a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy.
Completion of a residency acceptable to the State of California for licensure or board certification by the American Board of Podiatry.
Practice in a federally qualified health center or like practice serving diverse uninsured and underserved populations.
Active California Medical Board license.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and representatives from other agencies or departments.
Ability to organize and clearly express information in concise written form.
Ability to read, comprehend and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Fulfillment of education requirement satisfies this requirement.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. English language fluency, additional language capability strongly desired.

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