Podiatrist

Summary of Position

We are currently looking for a compassionate, mission-driven Podiatrist, in Shelby, NC.This position will report to our Chief Medical Officer.

Podiatrist Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should possess critical-thinking and excellent interpersonal skills, and provide the full scope of podiatry services following a patient-centered and integrated approach. Podiatry services should include but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care and preventive care to patients with chronic disease (i.e. Diabetes Management).

Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Professional Licensure: Current valid/unrestricted NC Board of Podiatry Examiners License. Current valid/unrestricted DEA License

Certification(s): North Carolina board

Minimum:

• Previous medical office or FQHC experience preferred.
• CPR and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Understands ethics of confidentiality.
• Previous computer experience or training required.
• Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
• Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate and relate well with patients, providers and clinical staff.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
• Observes standards of medical care.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Podiatrist Key Responsibilities:

• Review patients’ medical history to evaluate the condition of the feet, ankle or lower leg
• Carry out diagnosis on the feet through X-ray examination and medical laboratory tests
• Refer patients to other providers and specialists within the Kintegra team to treat conditions such as diabetes or arthritis
• Prescribe medication and/or administer treatment for certain feet conditions: Plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, corns/callouses, heel stress, athlete’s foot, among others.
• Direct and supervise the activities of the Medical Assistant
• Advise patients on ways to increase speed of recovery and prevent future leg problems

Kintegra Health Core Requirements

1. Patient First – An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient

**2.**Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person

**3.**Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers

4. C****ooperation and Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description

**5.**Culturally Sensitive – Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures; while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.