Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities associated with this role encompass, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing a diverse array of professional theories, assessment techniques, and methods to provide care for patients with podiatric medical and surgical issues.
• Formulating clear and effective treatment plans.
• Integrating innovative clinical procedures into practice.
• Offering expert advice and consultation regarding the management of podiatric conditions.
• Overseeing and guiding professional staff, particularly students and residents.
• Accurately evaluating the qualifications and skills of both current and potential employees.
• Fostering positive interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution, and collaborating effectively with other healthcare providers across various specialties and departments.
• Diagnosing and treating medical and surgical conditions using the most suitable techniques to ensure high-quality care.
• Conducting initial evaluations, comprehensive workups, and admissions for podiatric patients as necessary.
• Performing clinical duties, which include operating room procedures, inpatient rounds, emergency room care, and outpatient clinic responsibilities. The staff podiatrist will be proficient in a wide range of podiatric surgical techniques.
• Supervising students and residents who rotate through the podiatry service as needed.
• Engaging in surgical quality and performance improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Participating in podiatry night call and executing emergency surgical procedures when required.
• Educating patients about their conditions and treatment plans, ensuring they understand the risks and benefits associated with surgical interventions.
• Completing all necessary electronic clinical documentation and charting in a timely manner, including outcomes reporting as required by the Medical Center.
• Consulting with Medical Center staff on various patient care matters.
• Upholding a policy of full disclosure regarding any complications that may arise during patient care, discussing options for second opinions or legal actions, and documenting these conversations in the patient’s chart.
• Maintaining respectful and dignified interactions with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
• Reporting both administratively and clinically to the Chief of Podiatry, and potentially to the Chief of Surgery for specific programs.
• Additional responsibilities may be discussed with the hiring manager.

Work Schedule

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or as determined by departmental needs.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary, along with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off

Employees receive between 50 to 55 days of paid time off annually, which includes:

• 26 days of annual leave
• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Potential for an additional 5 days of paid leave for continuing medical education (CME)

Retirement Benefits

Our retirement package includes a traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.

Insurance

We provide federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options, many of which can be continued into retirement.

Licensure

Candidates must possess a full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

There is a possibility for reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for CME, provided the individual is full-time and board-certified.

Malpractice Coverage

We offer free liability protection, including tail coverage.

To learn more about this opportunity, please submit your Curriculum Vitae for consideration.

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Night shift

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