Podiatrist; Contractor​/Consultant

Overview

Fenway Health seeks a Podiatrist (Contractor / Consultant) for Boston, MA. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Experience and Innovation, the Podiatrist provides to Fenway Health patients adequate and efficient diagnosis and treatment of disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg.

Schedule: Part-Time 8 - 12 hours / week

Employment Status: Independent Contractor / Consultant (not a Fenway Health employee). This role provides services under a contract agreement and is not eligible for Fenway Health employee benefits.

Note:

Position may require some telehealth but would be expected on site for clinics unless otherwise arranged with Department leadership.

• Diagnoses and treats diseases and deformities of the human foot.
• Diagnoses foot ailments, such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities, using diagnostic aids (e.g., urinalysis, blood tests, x-ray analysis).
• Treats deformities (e.g., flat feet, foot imbalance).
• Completes and documents diabetic foot exams.
• Treats conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods, including suturing, medications, and local anesthetics.
• Prescribes medications as appropriate to patient needs.
• Does not perform foot amputations.
• Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strappings.
• Makes and fits prosthetic appliances and prescribes corrective footwear.
• Advises patients regarding continued treatment and proper foot care to prevent recurrence.
• Refers patients to a physician when symptoms indicate systemic disorders (e.g., arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, kidney trouble).
• May treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders; may perform surgery at outside facility where credentialing/privileging has occurred.
• Participates in health center quality improvement efforts and in peer review and quality improvement processes.
• Provides and maintains documentation of clinical work; maintains patient records in the electronic medical record; completes forms for insurance companies and other agencies as needed.
• Maintains credentials to practice medicine and maintains MA medical/licensure and controlled substance licensure (MA and federal DEA).
• Maintains board eligibility or board certification in medicine (and subspecialty if applicable) and credentials with BIDPO and the Care Group PSN.
• Continues professional development activities and completes minimum CME requirements; participates in educational conferences and outreach programs.
• Meets agency participatory expectations; adheres to agency and departmental policies and procedures; participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; maintains patient confidentiality as required; adheres to safety policies and identifies unsafe situations and takes corrective action.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and maintains professional competence and continuing education records.
• Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested.

• Adhere to Fenway Health clinical protocols and quality standards.
• Maintain independent professional licensure, liability coverage, and CME as required for practice.
• Meet documentation and recordkeeping requirements in a timely manner.
• As a contractor, you will not receive Fenway Health employee benefits (e.g., paid time off, health insurance, retirement benefits).

• DPM degree
• Current Massachusetts license
• Board eligibility or certification

• OSHA Category 1: involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues
• Physical requirements:
  
  regularly sit, use hands to manipulate objects/tools/controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear; frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Noise level: usually conversational

Salary Description: $125 /hour

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