Podiatrist
Core
Provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems, including minor surgery and prosthetic fitting.
Role type
Podiatrist (physician)
Builds
Patient care plans, surgical interventions, prosthetic appliances
Domain
Healthcare / Podiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diagnosis of foot/ankle disorders, minor surgical procedures, prescription of medications/devices, patient education, administrative management, prosthetic fitting
Preferred skills
Board certification (ABPM or ABFAS), residency completion
Technologies
X-rays, laboratory tests, plaster casts, strapping
Responsibilities
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders; perform minor office surgeries; educate the public on foot care; diagnose diseases using medical histories and physical exams; correct deformities with casts; prescribe medications and physical therapy; refer patients for systemic disorders.