Podiatrist

SUMMARY

Provide prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, education, and consultation for patients of all ages with foot and ankle disorders, diseases, and injuries. Provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including complex disorders, trauma, injuries, and congenital abnormalities. Detect early signs of systemic diseases and other foot conditions that may impact overall health. Perform pre-operative histories and physical exams and may admit patients in accordance with MTF policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the general supervision of the Chief, Podiatry, who discusses policies and objectives. Exercise independent judgment in selecting and performing a full range of diagnostic evaluations for patients.
• Participate in established peer (other medical specialist) review process monthly. Provide chart review for quality assurance purposes in the area of neurology if requested on an occasional basis.
• Attend and participate in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities only to the extent that such attendance and participation is related to assigned cases and/or performance of services as determined by the supervisor.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle by surgical and conservative mea