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Podiatrist (Deputy Chief-PM&R Orthopedic Integrated Practice Unit)
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$250K/yr - $350K/yr
1+ years expThe South Texas VA Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas is currently seeking a full-time Podiatrist (Deputy Chief of the Orthopedic Practice Unit/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation). The Deputy Chief is responsible for patient care, patient/family education and supervision of the PM&RS staff and patient care.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leadership of interdisciplinary team activities
Reviews orthopedic surgery and/or PM&R consults for medical appropriateness
Participates in peer reviews
Maintains medical licensing and Board certification requirements
Obtains resident supervisory privileges through medical school affiliate
Supervision of (including but not limited to) IPU-assigned Physical and Occupational Therapy staff in collaboration with the Outpatient Therapy Supervisor, PM&RS
Customer service: includes responding to service concerns, completing Patient Advocate, White House or Congressional complaints
Performs a comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines. Utilizes diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound as necessary to refine differential diagnosis and treatment plan
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, electromyography (EMG), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests as approved by the supervising PM&R Physician
Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient examination; e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, neuropsychological testing, audiology and speech language pathology testing, vision testing, dental evaluation, psychosocial evaluation, etc
Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making
Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising PM&R Physician
Evaluation and treatment of clinical conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system, including specialty care
Performs corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich-plasma injections and other clinic-based procedures as indicated
Call coverage of inpatient rehabilitation unit
Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with South Texas Veterans Health Care System requirements
Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA
Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine degree
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Degree of doctor of podiatric medicine, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed
Licensure or Registration: Applicants must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice podiatry medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Podiatrists must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
Preferred
Board Certified in PM&R; Subspecialty certification or fellowship completion in sports or spine medicine
1 years experience in a fast-paced, high-volume musculoskeletal outpatient practice model
1 year prior supervisory experience
Prior experience in interdisciplinary clinic or program development and management
1 full year experience performing ultrasound-guided injections and platelet-rich plasma therapy as an attending physician
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