Job Description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Podiatrists perform podiatric medical and surgical care in a hospital, diagnostic treatment center, nursing facility or neighborhood family care center in conformance with the New York State Scope of Practice for podiatry and the Bylaws of the Medical/Dental/Podiatry Staff of Gotham Health. Specific privileges granted based on PGY level, experience and demonstrated competence.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Full time Position in a clinical setting, Ambulatory Care, Skilled Nursing, Neighborhood Health. Expected to work Monday-Friday, also rotating sessions on weekends, floating holidays & evening sessions (once a week). Full time Podiatrist expected to provide general Podiatric care to patient population. Surgical privileges upon request following 6 months and only upon certification proving prior surgical residency/experience (e.g. board certification)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make rounds; examine patients; take medical histories; prescribes diagnostic tests; provide or direct medical and surgical treatment as pertains to the human foot; arrange for follow-up treatment or make appropriate disposition of cases.
2. Prescribe corrective footwear.
3. Advise patient or responsible family members concerning care, use of medicine and other related matters.
4. Attend clinic conferences, lectures, training sessions and other in-service programs.
5. Perform related work.
6. Consult with other members of the professional staff.
7. Give supervision, guidance and direction to the house staff and other members of the healthcare

Minimum Qualifications 1. Valid license and current registration to practice Podiatry issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

Spanish preferred

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

License to practice podiatry issued by the State of New York.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

Graduation from an accredited podiatric medical school.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:

Podiatry Chair, Podiatry Instruments, Computers/Scanners/Copiers/Fax/Telephone etc.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

EPIC, Microsoft Office etc. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Vacancy Control Board Number VCB #: CUM-12062024-32195 NYC Health Hospitals

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs