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Podiatry opportunity just 45 minutes outside of Wichita, KS!
South Jordan, Utah, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Podiatric Medicine
Degree Required DPM
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Wichita, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/09/16
The area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy water sports, camping, playing golf, hunting, fishing, boating or cycling. Housing is extremely affordable and traffic issues are limited.

• Extremely low cost of living with numerous affordable housing options
• Both public and private school options close; plus numerous colleges and universities in the area
• Family-friendly community, a perfect place to raise a family.


Typical work activities

Podiatrists provide assessment, evaluation and foot care treatment for a wide range of patients.
They may provide non-prescription medication for minor conditions and, for more serious conditions, may access and supply: prescription medications;
• orthotics;
• cryotherapy;
• electrosurgery;
• ultrasonics;
• specialised dressings;
• exercise therapies.
Typical activities include:
• assessing, diagnosing and treating abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages;
• providing treatment for high-risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation;
• providing advice and making referrals as appropriate;
• using therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthesia);
• prescribing, producing and fitting orthotics and other aids and appliances;
• delivering foot health education;
• working closely with other medical practitioners such as doctors, nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists and complementary practitioners in the provision of multidisciplinary team delivery of healthcare;
• understanding the mechanics of the body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement;
• working with men and women in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet;
• using a range of equipment including surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) materials, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, x-ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients' walking or running problems)


JOB OPPORTUNITY:

If you are looking for a practice which provides a balance between quality of life and quality of practice, you will love this opportunity. This position offers the security of hospital employment with a SIGN ON BONUS, moving expense bonus, healthcare/dental, retirement etc.
Here are some more details of the position:
o Accepting BE/BC Podiatrist as well as 2016 Fellows
o Out-Patient Only
o 2 yr Guarantee Salary
o Competitive Base Salary
o RVU bonuses