Podiatrist- Part Time Flexible Schedule
Company: Carelink Inc
Location: East Providence
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:CareLink is seeking to hire a Podiatrist for
approximately 10-15 flexible hours per week. The Podiatrist will
understand and model the mission of CareLink and will collaborate
with CareLink leadership team to further develop the program
practice. The Podiatrist assesses patient needs and plans and
delivers direct podiatric care to residents of skilled nursing,
assisted living or other congregate care facilities utilizing
established protocol and current standards of practice. The
Podiatrist will be supported in provision of mobile podiatry
services by CareLink's clinical and operational resources.Essential
Functions:Review patients' medical history and consult with medical
and nursing staff at facilityEvaluate the condition of the feet,
ankle or lower legProvide routine preventative diabetic foot and
ankle carePrescribe and fit prosthetic appliances such as shoe
inserts to improve patients' mobilityCollaborate with medical and
nursing staff on wound and infection managementCollaborate with
medical and other specialists to provide neuropathic pain
managementPrescribe medication for common foot conditions such as
plantar fasciitis, heel stress, and athlete's footRefer patients to
other specialists as appropriate to treat conditions such as
diabetes or arthritisProvide education to the nursing facility
staff on the importance of foot careDirect and supervise the
activities of podiatrist assistantAdvise patients on ways to
increase speed of recovery and prevent future leg problemsMonitor
the recovery progress of patients to determine the need for change
in treatmentMedical specialties:GeriatricsAdults with
DisabilitiesStandard shift:Day shiftWeekly schedule:Monday to
Friday, weekends availability Work setting:Nursing
homeOutpatientRequirements:Possess a doctoral degree in podiatric
medicine (DPM)Current RI Dept. of Health LicenseMust be vaccinated
for COVID-19 and boostedAbility to work as part of an
interdisciplinary teamExperience caring for older adults and/or
adults with disabilities preferredRetain individual Malpractice
InsuranceTravel will include offsite visits to contracted nursing
facilities and offices.PI1a0ddb3e3d44-25660-34336410
Keywords: Carelink Inc, Barnstable Town , Podiatrist- Part Time Flexible Schedule, Other , East Providence, Massachusetts
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