Podiatrist
Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Podiatric Medicine
Salary
$100,000
– $150,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Home Care/House Calls
Corporate/Non-Clinical
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Inpatient
Outpatient
Location
New York, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
4/26/24
Job Summary: Podiatrists treat injuries involving the lower extremities. Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery involving the lower extremities.
Job Responsibilities
Examine patients’ legs to diagnose diseases
Perform foot and ankle surgeries (for example, removing bone spurs)
Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries, like fractures
Use various podiatric techniques (like casting and laser therapy) to treat deformities and ailments
Prescribe joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses that improve mobility
Review patients’ medical history
Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices
Order additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds and bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary
Salary: $100,000-$150,000
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Experience as a Podiatrist
Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities
Familiar with all types of foot problems including genetic abnormalities and deformities
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well both with children and the elderly
Empathy and patience when dealing with serious diseases
Up-to-date with latest technologies and treatments in Podiatry
Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.