Podiatrist
Job Description
The Part-Time Podiatrist is responsible for diagnosing, managing, and medically or surgically treating diverse pathologies and injuries affecting the human foot, ankle, and lower leg structures. Operating across a flexible 3-day weekly matrix, this role ensures the successful execution of specialized outpatient clinics, localized diabetic wound care, and musculoskeletal corrections to maximize panel mobility and comfort.
Required Qualifications * Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited and credentialed college of podiatric medicine.
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Completion of an approved, accredited Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR) track.
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Board Certification or active Board Eligibility via the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) or ABPM.
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Active, unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine in Maryland or Virginia.
Preferred Skills * Advanced command over diabetic limb salvage, lower extremity biomechanical engineering, and custom orthotic engineering.
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Clear, compassionate communication to educate patient panels on preventative foot hygiene and long-term diabetic compliance.
Experience Required * Successful completion of residency training or active clinical podiatric practice experience within a busy group, orthopedic hub, or specialized wound clinic.
Responsibilities Duties:
Key Responsibilities * Coordinate and execute outpatient clinic podiatric evaluations, checking vascular, neurological, and biomechanical parameters.
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Prepare structured treatment blueprints for lower extremity conditions, covering ulcerations, fractures, deformities, and fungal infections.
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Perform specialized clinical procedures including sharp debridement, custom orthotic modeling, ingrown nail extractions, and localized injections.
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Coordinate with primary care physicians, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, and physical therapy networks to drive integrated care.
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Monitor patient lower limb recovery timelines and promptly adjust orthotic setups or wound dressings to accelerate healing.
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Maintain absolute tracking accuracy across electronic health records, fulfilling federal coding and clinical compliance benchmarks.