Podiatrist - San Pedro

Description

Precision Foot and Ankle is a leading podiatry practice in San Pedro dedicated to helping people of all ages and lifestyles get back to enjoying the activities they love. Precision Foot and Ankle is looking for a Podiatrist to join our team in our San Pedro office. Under the direction of the CMO, the Podiatrist provides routine and referral podiatric services to patients. 

• Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases 
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles 
• Perform Wound Care management 
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results 
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery 
• Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems 
• Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team 
• Provide health promotion and preventive medicine 
• Maintain appropriate medical records on assigned patients 

Requirements

• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress 
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care 
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities 
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse patient, colleague, and vendor population  
• Be proficient with computers, and have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR database 

• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience preferred 
• Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of California 
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry 
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program