Email Opening Title Podiatrist  Description Job Summary Responsible for providing podiatry care to patients and families in a patient-centered medical home. Requires experience and skills to assess and employ clinical competence, current best practices and process improvement. Works collaboratively with other healthcare workers to prevent, diagnose and treat minor or serious injuries and diseases of the feet, ankles and the lower legs. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Yellowhawk Mission and vision statements. Essential Job Functions: Delivers patient care in a responsible, respectful and caring manner using experience and conducts best practices. Review patients’ medical history. Examine, assess, diagnose and treat disease or injury of the lower legs and feet. Executes various diagnostic tests, analyzes and documents reports and findings. Prescribes and administers medications and treatment plans. Orders referrals for specialized treatment when the patient’s podiatry needs are beyond the limits of the medical facility and/or beyond the scope of the podiatrist. Creates positive external relationships while coordinating referral services with other medical practitioners and medical facilities. Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices. Documents all patient visits legibly and timely. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines at all times. Coordinates services in a positive and collaborative manner with all Yellowhawk departments. Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives. May participate in a variety of meetings and committees including, but not limited to, Pharmacy and Therapeutic (P&T) committee meetings, Diabetic Team meetings, staff meetings, Quality Improvement Project Team (QIPT) meetings, multi-disciplinary case management meetings. Ensures continued compliance with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) standards by providing an active, peer-based program of quality assurance and quality improvement. Maintains records in compliance with professional, federal and other applicable guidelines; assures compliance with all accrediting agencies and with Yellowhawk policies and procedures. Maintain strong fund of knowledge regarding diabetes and sports medicine as they pertain to podiatry. Other duties as needed.   Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) with an active license. 2+ years' experience practical experience in a clinic or hospital. Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with the elderly. Requires extensive electronic health record experience; RPMS-EHR experience is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience to monitor and assess peers clinical competences and practices required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Must have demonstrated leadership and management skills. Represents Yellowhawk with a respected and viable presence in the community. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurance requirements to operate General Services Administration vehicles. Must submit to and pass a reference and criminal background check. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Must submit COVID-19 vaccination. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of history, culture and health needs of American Indian/Alaska Native communities preferred.     Closing Date Open Until Filled with review 01/13/2023   Supervised By Medical Director   Salary $158,932.00 - $199,424.84 annual   Covered Status YES   Safety Sensitive YES   EOE Statement No employee or job applicant shall be discriminated against in the pursuit of employment due to Race, Color, Religion, Sex or National Origin or any other category protected by law, except as provided by the Indian Preference Act under Title 25, of the U.S.C.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://YellowhawkTribalHealthCenter.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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