Podiatrist

Working from a solutions-oriented approach, the staff Podiatrist treats a variety of foot and ankle ailments including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems as well as foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. The position also serves as coach/mentor/trainer to other clinicians and clinical support staff, giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operations related to Podiatry. The position reports directly to the Chief Integrations Officer (CIO) or CIO designee.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours.

About TVHC: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care through the integration of primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits, including: medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Compensation: $179,046.40 - $195,644.80 annualized, depending on experience.

This position is represented by SEIU, with compensation and benefits determined by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Salary is based on the wage scales outlined in the agreement. Beyond base pay, TVHC provides a comprehensive compensation package that supports the health, wealth, and career development of our employees.


Responsibilities:

• Assess the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient's concerns, and performing a physical examination as needed.
• Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through local examination, x rays, medical laboratory tests, and other methods.
• Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve a patient's mobility.
• Perform ambulatory foot and ankle surgeries and correcting foot and ankle deformities within the scope of out-patient practice.
• Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques and prescribe medications as needed.
• Refer patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes.
• Stays abreast of advances in podiatric medicine by attending trainings and conferences, and read related material.
• Provide podiatric support, counseling, and education in the management of common acute and chronic podiatric illnesses.
• Collaborates with clinical providers in all departments and supports with consults related to podiatry.
• Works as a member of the health care team and assists in education of patients and the target community in preventive health care and health maintenance concepts.
• Demonstrates pattern of continued learning to ensure growth as a practitioner.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by TVHC, Inc.
• Performs all duties in support of successful EHR/EPM implementation.
• Demonstrates commitment to, and understanding of, TVHC's Service Excellence Standards, by modeling service excellence in all internal and external relationships, addressing service excellence deficits in staff, and in performance of all duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Provides additional assistance within and outside of clinical arena, as requested and/or as appropriate, to ensure the ongoing success of the organization.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Chief Integrations Officer/designee.
• Ability to travel to other clinics as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.


Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited college of podiatric medicine required.
• Current, valid Podiatrist license in the State of California's Board of Podiatric medicine required.
• Current DEA license and CPR required.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing Podiatry care within a community health center environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings, required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Understands and commits to maintaining highest level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other TVHC members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems.
• Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.
• Excellent emotional coping skills, adequate to confront difficult emotional situations and emotional responses of others.
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and to willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.
• Ability to speak basic Spanish to examine and converse with patients is preferred.