Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center,advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.

 

PODIATRIST

 

About the Practice: Duke Raleigh Hospital is hiring for this position. There is a rich training environment at Duke, with participation by students, residents, and fellows. Competitive Salary and benefits.

 

Job Location:  various inpatient and outpatient practice settings in Wake County, NC

 

Job Summary 

The Podiatrist provides routine health maintenance, management of chronic conditions, and management of acute illness related to the foot and ankle in an inpatient & outpatient setting. Performs diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic podiatric services. Duties also include providing appropriate referrals to other providers for problems identified by health assessments, assisting administration in planning for delivery of Podiatric medicine as requested and providing consultation to other providers as needed.  This podiatrist will provide clinical services in Wake County locations, with operative cases at Duke Raleigh Hospital.  The podiatrist will spend time at the Duke Raleigh Wound Healing Center seeing new outpatient referrals and ensuring continuity of care with prior inpatient consults upon discharge from the hospital.  They will treat a growing volume of inpatients and outpatients in need of diabetic foot and wound care, including debridements and appropriate level amputations within the foot. 

 

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform an appropriate medical history and examination of the patient.
• Assess patient's Foot & Ankle condition and develop a treatment plan.
• Diagnose and treat disorders, diseases and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
• Treatment of complex diabetic foot infections in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Order and prescribe treatment by physical medicine and therapy.
• Document care and treatment provided in a legible format.
• Communicate with facility Administration regarding patient conditions or concerns.
• Treats conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails and abscesses.
• Participates in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standard of excellence.
• Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques to prevent future problems.
• Keep abreast of emerging models in health care delivery; identify and define new and innovative strategies to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with local city, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Review ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient. Completes appropriate paperwork to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.

 

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

Graduate of accredited Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) School

 

Certification

ABPM or ABFAS

 

License

Current unrestricted medical license issued by the NC Board of Podiatry Examiners with authorization to practice as a podiatrist.

 

Current Fed and State DEA prescriptive authority.

 

Experience

Experience is preferred, but not required. 

 

Other:

Ideal candidates should offer experience ensuring high quality, coordinated care for a complex patient population.  They will understand community podiatric care and efficient delivery care paths, and will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team on the inpatient and outpatient sides in the care and management of this important patient population.

 

Job Hours

Typically Monday- Friday 8am-4pm, with with no call and no weekends.

 

 

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