Home Care Podiatrist

Overview
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
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
Salary: $130,000-$150,000
*Salary may reflect potential bonuses/incentives
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.