Work Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M No WeekendsDuties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Position:
Under general supervision, performs podiatric work in a health care setting, including providing medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. Acts in compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, state, and other applicable rules and regulations, resulting in improved outcomes and patient experience; performs related work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Examines, diagnoses, and treats ailments of the human foot of patients by mechanical, chemical, and physical methods.
2. Treats a wound on the lower leg (at or below the level of the tibial tuberosity) that is related to a wound on the foot.
3. Performs a diagnostic debridement of the tibia or fibula through the wound being treated in order to ascertain whether the bone has become infected.
4. May perform minor surgery on the human foot for minor deformities of a mechanical and/or functional nature, including the structures superficial to the deep fascia and including all structures of the terminal phalanges.
5. Prescribes non-narcotic post-operative sedatives.
6. Prescribes corrective footwear.
Minimum Qualifications1. Valid license and current registration to practice Podiatry issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
BenefitsNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
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