Podiatrist - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8 am - 7 pm

• Overview “To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.” We offer fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a great family-oriented environment!
• We offer: Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
• 403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
• Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
• 11 Holidays Observed.
• 2 Floating Holidays Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.
• 1 Birthday Holiday Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
• 7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time Paid Sick Leave – 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem Employee Assistance Program 2 weeks’ Vacation AFLAC Benefits PROVIDER BENEFITS Full-Time CME Days: Podiatrist - $1,500.00 Annually and 5 Paid CME days.
• License Reimbursement: Medical License DEA licenses BLS Possible student loan repayment for providers: HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE OSHPS HPEF This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!
• POSITION: Podiatrist DEPARTMENT: General Medicine REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: 1. Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results. 2. Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery. 3. Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons,bunions, cysts, and abscesses. 4. Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems. 5. Take responsibility for a number of specialist areas of practice working with a variety client groups (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis/ chronic disease, high risk diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular diseases, wound management/tissue viability, biomechanics, nail surgery). 6. Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs during exams. 7. Make and fit prosthetic appliances. 8. Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affect the feet and ankles. 9. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise with other staff and disciplines, attend case conferences, and meetings as appropriate. 10. Develop and maintain good working relationships with team members, hospital staff and specialist services to ensure an integrated service for clients. 11. Work independently as well as part of a wider healthcare team.