Podiatrist

• Perform a full range of podiatrist services in accordance with training and privileges.
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet
• Provide comprehensive joint and gait analysis as related to foot and ankle
• Order x-rays of foot and ankle.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies in the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery
• Provides comprehensive medical and surgical management of disorders of the foot and ankle. This includes examination, diagnosis, medical and 12 surgical treatment, prevention, and care of conditions/functions of the foot, ankle, and related structures
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries of the foot by operative and non-operative means
• Interprets test results and evaluates examination findings.
• Determines procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and prescribes orthotics
• Performs surgical procedures and coordinates care with civilian anesthesia providers and hospitals
• Reduces and immobilizes fractures by open or closed methods, using such corrective devices as braces, casts, splints, and surgical implants
• Administers and prescribes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, pain, and other medications.
• Directs nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and operating room techniques.
  
• Advises on kind and quantity of podiatric supplies and equipment.
  
• Coordinates podiatric services with other medical activities.
  
• Serves as consultant to MTF staff on podiatric conditions.
  
• Completes appropriate military specific documentation such as (but not limited to) narrative medical summaries, convalescent leave and duty limiting conditions (medical profile) paperwork.

• Degree/Education (5.2.3): Graduate from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) under the authority of American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.4): Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) or the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions. Completion of a minimum 24-month podiatric surgical residency required. Completion of 24 months of podiatric surgical residency training preferred. Completion of 12 months podiatric surgical residency training, plus a 12-month podiatric orthopedic/primary podiatric medical residency, will be considered on a case by case basis.
  
• Board Certification (5.2.6.4): Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) or the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).
  
• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a podiatrist. Must be knowledgeable of computer operations in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC

AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.