Podiatrist

Podiatrist Scope Of Duties - Rolla

Provide podiatric services in outpatient and telehealth settings, including the diagnosis/treatment/management of podiatric medical and surgical disorders and conditions.

Perform podiatric procedures in the office setting.

Perform clinical review, triage, and management of podiatric consults.

Ensure accurate and timely medical record documentation.

Development and use of devices which disperse or remove weight bearing from certain parts of the foot which are ulcerated or painful together with necessary local care of local pathology.

Identification/treatment of "static" foot problems (e.g. heel pain, flatfoot deformity, hammer toes), by performance of bio mechanical evaluation of the lower extremities and utilization of highly specific devices which place the foot or digits in a more functional position and redistribute weight bearing to reduce or eliminate discomfort, ulceration.

Care of corns, calluses and pedal ulceration.

Care of deformed, painful and/or infected nails which may result in significant extension of infection, ulceration, disability, or gangrene; particularly in patients predisposed to infection or its extension by systemic disease (diabetes mellitus).

Participating in committees, peer review process, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Podiatry, Chief of Surgery, or other leadership designee.