Podiatrist

Job Description At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400 Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! Job Summary Job Summary: Podiatrists treat injuries involving the lower extremities. Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery involving the lower extremities. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Examine patients’ legs to diagnose diseases Perform foot and ankle surgeries (for example, removing bone spurs) Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries, like fractures Use various podiatric techniques (like casting and laser therapy) to treat deformities and ailments Prescribe joint pain relief medication and foot orthoses that improve mobility Review patients’ medical history Advise patients on foot care and general wellness practices Order additional medical tests (like X-rays, ultrasounds and bone density tests) to form a better diagnosis if necessary Qualifications Job Requirements: Experience as a Podiatrist Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities Familiar with all types of foot problems including genetic abnormalities and deformities Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well both with children and the elderly Empathy and patience when dealing with serious diseases Up-to-date with latest technologies and treatments in Podiatry Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.