Job ID: 137
Type: Physicians
State: NY
Area: Albany area
Specialty: PODIATRY
Description: Health Center is seeking a Podiatrist to join team
- Provide specialized care in the examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of foot disorders — both medically and surgically
- See patients on a scheduled and urgent care basis for podiatric conditions including corns, calluses, warts, bunions, hammertoes, fungal nails, ingrown toenails, pedal tumors, heel spurs, Morton's neuroma, and more
- Alert to systemic disease manifestations in the foot (diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, arthritis, gout, arteriosclerosis); consult and collaborate with primary care physicians for whole-patient treatment
- Complete required medical record documentation using the EHR; comply with CMS Meaningful Use measures
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH standards
- Participate in continuing medical education, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities
- 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred; 1–3 year residency for specialized surgical training preferred
- Board certification in Podiatric Surgery preferred
- Active New York medical license required
Community/Facility info: Registered 501(c)3, non-profit community health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, high-quality, innovative medical, dental and addictions services, regardless of income or insurance status. With the number of uninsured and working poor skyrocketing, and Medicaid costs strapping local governments, we are a cost-effective health care home for patients receiving care in emergency rooms and other high cost settings.
Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.