Job Description:

CareLink is looking for a Part Time Podiatrist or Podiatric NP to work 5-10 hours a week. The Podiatrist and/or NP will understand and model the mission of CareLink and will collaborate with CareLink leadership team to further develop the program practice. The Podiatrist/NP assesses patient needs and plans and delivers direct podiatric care to residents of skilled nursing, assisted living or other congregate care facilities utilizing established protocol and current standards of practice. The Podiatrist will be supported in provision of mobile podiatry services by CareLink’s clinical and operational resources.

Essential Function:

• Review patients’ medical history and consult with medical and nursing staff at facility
• Evaluate the condition of the feet, ankle or lower leg
• Provide routine preventative diabetic foot and ankle care
• Prescribe and fit prosthetic appliances such as shoe inserts to improve patients’ mobility
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff on wound and infection management
• Collaborate with medical and other specialists to provide neuropathic pain management
• Prescribe medication for common foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel stress, and athlete’s foot
• Refer patients to other specialists as appropriate to treat conditions such as diabetes or arthritis
• Provide education to the nursing facility staff on the importance of foot care
• Direct and supervise the activities of podiatrist assistant
• Advise patients on ways to increase speed of recovery and prevent future leg problems
• Monitor the recovery progress of patients to determine the need for change in treatment

Qualifications - Required:

• Possess a doctoral degree in podiatric medicine (DPM) or Podiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience caring for older adults and/or adults with disabilities preferred
• Retain individual Malpractice Insurance

Certification and Licenses:

Current RI Dept. of Health License

Travel Requirements:

Travel will include offsite visits to contracted nursing facilities and office

“CareLink Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.”

Job Type: Part-time

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess RI licensure as a Podiatrist

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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