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 means.
• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical management of disorders of the foot and ankle. This includes examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, prevention, and care of conditions/functions of the foot, ankle, and related structures.
• Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through interviews.
• Examine patients and determine which x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests are required.
• Interpret test results and evaluate examination findings.
• Determine procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and prescribe orthotics.
• Perform surgical procedures and coordinate care with civilian anesthesia providers and hospitals.
• Reduce and immobilize fractures by open or closed methods, using such corrective devices as braces, casts, splints, and surgical implants.
• Administer and prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, pain, and other medications.
• Direct nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and operating room techniques.
• Advise on kind and quantity of podiatric supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate podiatric services with other medical activities.
• Serve as consultant to MTF staff on podiatric conditions.
• Complete appropriate military specific documentation such as (but not limited to) narrative medical summaries, convalescent leave and duty limiting conditions (medical profile) paperwork.
• Maintain knowledge of computer operations in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.
• Under the direction of the MTF, perform duties at UCHealth and Centura Health hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and mentor other project staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully completed a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited college or university of podiatric medicine.
• Successfully completed a 24-month podiatric surgical residency.
• Maintains current board certification or is board eligible through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery or the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.
• Must possess and maintain an active, current, valid and unrestricted license from a US jurisdiction (fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) to practice independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty.
• Must have a minimum of 24 months in the last 36 months of documented current clinical independent experience and competency. Must have the level of experience and documented current clinical competency to be awarded “Regular” privileges to work independently. Podiatry Surgical Activity Logs for the last 24 months are required to be submitted for validation of demonstrated current clinical competency when the provider is being submitted for the initial review of their Curriculum Vitae.
• Must be able to safely execute the responsibilities of their specialty in providing health care. Has no medical or mental condition that prevents or that significantly reduces an individual’s ability to safely execute their approved scope of practice in providing health care. This includes alcohol or drug abuse, or mental health disorder not responsive to treatment.
• Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If applicable, maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Must not have any reported allegations of misconduct to external regulatory agencies where there is reasonable cause (such as an arrest) that could have a serious impact on patient/staff welfare or safety.
• Must be able to read, understand, speak, write English fluently.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Maintain knowledge of computer operations in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

WORK SCHEDULE 

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

All Market contractors are subject to working at a duty location at any of the MTFs or associated sub clinics within the Colorado Military Health System (CMHS).

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital.  The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances.  Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements.  Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities and abilities.  Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues.  May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients.  Work is highly social with patients and can be stressful with a high emotional element.  Decisions made may substantially impact patients and their families. Provider may perform all duties at Memorial Hospitals and the Penrose St Francis Health Care System.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking or translating.  Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.  Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. May be assigned occasional to moderate periods of analytical tasks requiring extensive reasoning abilities. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).