Podiatrist

Location: Cherry Point Naval, NC

Work Schedule: Services shall normally be provided Monday through Friday, excluding the day of observance of federal holidays, between the hours of 0700-1730 for a 10.5 hour shift with a 30 minute uncompensated meal-break two days per week. The HCW shall be on duty in the department for about 20 hours each week.

This position would be helping our active duty soldiers and their families with much needed medical services. If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please reply with your resume and salary requirements. If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me.

Aaron Agena

Kako'o Services, LLC

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6.2. SPECIFIC DUTIES .

6.2.1. Provide a full range of podiatry services in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer (e.g., medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle with comprehensive and complete podiatric medical examination for consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning).

6.2.2. Perform biomedical examination with fabrication or prescribing of orthotic and shoe appliances of devices, including design of special shoes.

6.2.3. Provide comprehensive joint and gait analysis as related to foot and ankle.

6.2.4. Provide diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of podiatric conditions including but not limited to: dermatological diseases of the foot and ankle; circulatory disorders affecting the foot and ankle; neurological disorders affecting the foot; arthritis and other inflammatory diseases affecting the foot and ankle; toenail disorders; skin and soft tissues tumors and cysts of the foot; soft tissue surgery of the foot (including the skin and nails); digital osseous and soft tissue surgery, including the great toe; foot and ankle trauma (strains, sprains, contusions); skin and soft tissue biopsy of the foot and ankle; and closed extremity dislocations or simple fractures of foot and ankle.

6.2.5. Order x-rays of foot and ankle.

6.2.6. Order and interpret all appropriate laboratory studies in the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery.

6.2.7. Order and prescribe treatment by physical medicine and therapy.

6.2.8. Admit podiatric patients to the hospital for further treatment or surgery with co-signature by attending physician.

Qualifications:

Degree: Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).

 Education: Graduate from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) under the authority of American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

 Certification: Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) or the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).

 Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.

 Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a podiatrist.