Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester.
Sun River Health is looking to hire a full time Podiatrist to cover patients in Suffolk County and NYC. The Podiatrist will diagnose and treat minor or serious injuries and diseases of the feet, ankles and the lower part of legs. Podiatrist responsibilities include conducting foot and ankle surgeries, prescribing orthotics and applying therapeutic treatments for issues like arthritis, fractures and feet corn and calluses.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose disorders of the feet and ankles such as bunions, calluses, corns, fungal infection of the skin, nails, ankle pronation, gait abnormalities, heel spurs, arch deformities, and ingrown toenails.
* Make referrals to other medical specialties if symptoms suggest severe illnesses such as diabetes or kidney disease.
* Make foot casts for custom orthotics.
* Prescribe corrective shoes and braces to treat gait and balance issues.
* Consult with patients about preventative foot care.
* Diabetic foot care such as nail trims, callus removal, peripheral neuropathy testing, skin ulcer treatment and amputation.
* 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.
* Order additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds and bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary.
Requirements
* Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine
* 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
* Ability to travel to Sun River Health sites in Suffolk County and New York City
Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Salary $150,000 annual
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