Podiatrist - Austin, TX (#R10153)
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $83/hr
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist to join a state facility in Austin, TX. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to provide specialized foot and ankle care to residents in a clinical setting.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $83/hr for your expertise.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Balance your professional and personal commitments.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
- Impactful Work: Make a difference by improving patient outcomes through specialized podiatric care.
Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree.
- Licensure: Active Texas podiatry license (TDLR).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical podiatry experience.
- Certifications: Valid CPR certification.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing and treating foot/ankle conditions.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, patient education, and compliance with facility policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide face-to-face evaluation and treatment of referred residents for podiatric conditions.
- Treat a range of disorders, including, but not limited to:
- Bunions
- Calluses and Corns
- Fungal Nails
- Foot and Ankle Fractures
- Gout
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown Toenails
- Conduct monthly on-site clinics; schedule determined in coordination with AuSSLC upon contract award.
- See an average of 20 patients per month.
- Provide staff and caregiver education on foot care, proper shoe fitting, and maintenance of foot health.
- Review medical histories provided by the facility to guide treatment decisions.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable policies and procedures of the facility.
- Services may be required on state “skeleton crew” holidays, but not on fully closed state holidays.
- Participate in a mandatory two-week orientation and training prior to initiating clinical services.
- Respond to emergency service requests within one hour, if applicable.