PODIATRIST - Military Veterans

The Podiatrist reports directly to the Medical Director. Under general supervision of the Associate Medical Director, this position renders diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients at the Health Center. Medical services will focus on podiatry.  This position is 80% clinical, 20%Adminstrative.  

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires moderate physical activity such as sitting, bending, stooping, and stretching.  Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate forms and reports as needed. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS: 

As an organization we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home.  All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Provides comprehensive and continuing care to patients requiring routine and emergency and treatment through the diagnosis of disease processes and through the provision of medical treatment of patients at Whittier Street Health Center.

·         Refers patients to other providers as appropriate

·         Provides services in support of health promotion and preventive medicine

·         Maintains appropriate medical records on assigned patients

·         Participates in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standard of excellence

·         Maintains medical professional standards and knowledge by regularly attending medical conferences, seminars, continuing education programs, and by teaching medical residents, medical students, and /or practitioners or students in other health care professions

·         Performs other duties as requested

Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:

·         Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress

·         Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

·         Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage

·         Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

·         Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops

·         Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements

·         Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.

·         Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.

·         Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Licensure/Education/Training

·         Medical degree with appropriate residency training.  Board certification or eligibility with expected certification required. 

·         Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of Massachusetts.