Podiatrist
Core
Provides preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems, including minor surgery and prosthetic fitting.
Role type
Podiatrist
Builds
Patient care plans, surgical interventions, prosthetic appliances
Domain
Healthcare / Podiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diagnosis of foot disorders, minor surgical procedures, prescription of medications and therapy, patient education, administrative management, prosthetic fabrication
Preferred skills
Logic and reasoning, complex problem solving, manual dexterity, steady hand coordination
Technologies
X-rays, laboratory test results, plaster casts, strapping
Responsibilities
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders; perform minor office surgeries; educate the public on foot care; advise patients on prevention; correct deformities; diagnose diseases using medical histories and imaging; prescribe treatments; refer patients for systemic disorders
Seniority
Mid-level, licensed specialist