Overview

Monthly clinic - 4 hours/per month; scheduled day is flexible

Provides treatment to the patients withint the local county correctional facility and treats a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems. Also treats foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases.

Responsibilities

Examines patients’ legs to diagnose diseases

• Performs foot and ankle surgeries (for example, removing bone spurs)
• Treats sport-related foot and leg injuries, like fractures
• Uses various podiatric techniques (like casting and laser therapy) to treat deformities and ailments
• Prescribes joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses that improve mobility
• Reviews patients’ medical history
• Advises patients on foot care and general wellness practices
• Orders additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds and bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary
• Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

• 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

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