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It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
SUMMARY Under general direction and oversight of the Medical Director, is responsible for providing podiatry services to patients in agency clinics and/or programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Physician - Various will include, but are not limited to the following:
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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
COMPENSATION: $90 - $125/hour
SCHEDULE: One day per week, any day of the week
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
SUMMARY Under general direction and oversight of the Medical Director, is responsible for providing podiatry services to patients in agency clinics and/or programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Physician - Various will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Obtains complete history of patient, records elements of past health history, family history, review of health habits and environmental data.
- Conducts physical examinations in order to provide information for use in diagnostic study and treatment.
- Administers routine vaccination/immunizations as required.
- Diagnoses and treats medical conditions.
- Ensures proper injury care and disease prevention.
- Performs therapeutic duties which include: prescribing medications, ordering of tests, including laboratory, radiologic and special exams.
- Refers the people we support for specialty and emergency care as required.
- Communicates treatment plans to RN Case Manager for follow ups.
- Provides advice/counseling regarding preventative health care and personal hygiene.
- Reviews medical record to ensure appropriate oversight and follow up with patient's treatment plans.
- Coordinates health care for patients with day programs, residential, family and Service Coordination as needed.
- Documents in patient's medical record summary of visit, established treatment plans and follow ups.
- Collaborates with Clinic Medical Staff
- Completes encounter forms for each visit, corresponding to medical services rendered to patients.
- Works in conjunction with other clinicians to ensure that patients receive optimally coordinated care.
- Provides supervision to students as needed
- Keeps abreast of changes in field.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, the people we support, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
- Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to input and retrieve information from a personal computer.
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Good analytical ability to interpret examination results and properly administer required tests.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Graduate from an approved podiatry school
- At least three years of prior experience
COMPENSATION: $90 - $125/hour
SCHEDULE: One day per week, any day of the week
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
