Podiatrist

Job Details

Los Angeles CA

Full Time

$143089.00 - $228965.00 Salary

Description

SUMMARY :

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. These responsibilities include ensuring that podiatry is coordinated with the

other clinical departments of Gracelight Community Health (Gracelight) in providing patients with a Patient

Centered Medical Home. 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 Medical Officer or designee.

As staff Podiatrist the incumbent will perform routine procedures using independent professional judgment in

the practice of podiatry within the scope of the laws of the state of California the rules and regulations of the

California Board of Health and the policies of Gracelight.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Supports and implements the organizations vision mission and values.

2. Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are

carried out in a timely manner.

3. Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. this includes answering all general

phone calls timely and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

4. Supervises personnel to include screening interviewing hiring disciplining and terminating. Guides

directs disciplines coaches and motivates staff regarding work performance problem solving and

decision making to ensure staff meets work standards. Conducts all aspects of supervision in a

professional consistent and objective manner.

5. Performs job duties independently and exercises good judgment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Completion of an accredited four-year post-graduate degree program earning a Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) degree required.
• Licensure by the California Board of Heath to practice in the State of California required.
• Minimum of three years clinical work experience and two years experience managing a multi-provider practice preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures benefits information benefit surveys board minutes routine mail simple contracts and procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees visitors and management. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decision and execute timely in order to produce a positive outcome.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and / or move up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to ascend and descend one flight of stairs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is often low. However there are many times when there is a high ambient background noise of phones and multiple conversations. Must be able to screen out the background noise to concentrate on the work at hand.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 143089 - 228965