Podiatrist (Part-time)

Open Door Care Network provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.

Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door’s mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts, a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco, and a new dental practice in Saugerties, NY.  For more information, please visit our website at www.opendoormedical.org.

Open Door is seeking a part-time Podiatrist for its Brewster and Mount Kisco sites working 2-3 days per week. 

JOB SUMMARY

Provides podiatry services to patients in accordance with professional standards and practices of the specialty. Works independently.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

• Maintains a safe environment of care for patients and staff by reporting any unsafe condition, equipment, or activities to the appropriate personnel
• Participates in multi-discipline team conferences and mandated service training programs
• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address site, departmental, and operational deficiencies
• Identifies and reports equipment and information systems malfunctions with the MIS Department
• Checks and maintains adequate amount of equipment and supplies in accordance with Department budget and Center standards
• Maintains all clinical notes and additional patient-related documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for comprehensive foot care for patients of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
• Renders podiatry services to Open Door patients with appropriate specialist referrals and follow-up, as needed
• Consults with providers on Open Door patients with podiatry-related complaints
• Maintains responsibility for the education of all diabetics in proper diabetic foot care, with special concern for newly diagnosed diabetics
• Sets standards for podiatry care at Open Door in conjunction with the Medical Director of the site and Chief Medical Officer
• Renders care in compliance with the care standards. Participates in quality assurance programs, Joint Commission reviews, Patient-Centered Medical Home accreditation reviews, and medical records audit, as needed. Participate in the quarterly Peer Review process to assure that clinical and documentation standards are being met
• Recommends infectious disease control policies and reviews practices in conjunction with Medical Director of the site and Chief Medical Officer
• Participates in patient educational programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMMUNICATION

• Informs the site Practice Administrator of any management or operating problems that may affect quality and standards of patient services
• Demonstrates ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within the organization’s philosophy and mission
• Fosters good communication between the Center and the community by returning patient telephone requests in a timely manner
• Ensures timely communication of Center and department information to department staff through individual, small group, or monthly department meetings. This includes memos and review of policies

PLANNING

• Attends staff meetings, as designated, to ascertain the Center's short and long-range plans, programs, and goals within areas of responsibility
• Collaborates with the operational clinical leadership to develop and implement department goals and objectives annually
• Participates in staff development programs, educational activities, seminars, and training opportunities

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Always maintains patient confidentiality as per Open Door policies and procedures
• Prepares and maintains documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws
• Participates as a member of the Performance Improvement Committee

MARKETING

• Participates in health fairs and community outreach activities, as needed
• Interprets health center services and assists patient in making optimum use of the Center’s services

SUPERVISORY/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervised by Director of Operations. Consults with Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  Graduate from accredited podiatry school
• Licensed to practice podiatry in New York State

EXPERIENCE

• Must possess experience in verbal and written communications, clinical and case management, department operations, public relations, and customer service skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 50% walking/standing and 50% sitting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent contact with patients, employees, and outside agencies.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a health center environment.
• Requires adherence to Infection Control Standard Precautions

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical Centers. In addition to working to effect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in our communities, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), generous paid time off, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on organizational and individual objectives.

At Open Door, we enjoy working in a team-based, patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and if this position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $96,000 - $147,000