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March 09, 2018 #6,140  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
We've just mailed the March 2018 issue of Podiatry Management. The cover story is titled "How will the Taxt Cuts and Jobs Act Impact Podiatry". In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of features, including CPME-approved CME.
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
NY Podiatrist Publishes 2 Chapters in Legal Text
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Dr. Lawrence Kobak |
The brand new 5th Edition of The Legal Manual for New York Physicians is now available. It is published by the Medical Society State of New York and the NY State Bar Association. Lawrence Kobak, DPM, JD has authored two chapters in this two-volume set. One chapter is on physician compliance on government investigations and the other on state administrative licensure discipline.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
Rewards of Being a Doctor More than Just Money: OH Podiatrist
Healthcare professionals in a variety of specialties spoke to students of 7 to 15 years of schooling post-high school to achieve the status they have reached, following a huge commitment of time and, of course, money to complete their education. But, pointed out Dennis Davis, medical director of Cleveland Clinic Wooster, “You’re investing in yourself; you’re investing in your career.”
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Dr. Matthew Testrake |
“It’s a full variety of things,” affirmed Matthew Testrake, DPM, a doctor specializing in podiatry, adding, “We all work together to get you better.” For a woman who was having trouble walking because of a problem with her foot, the ability to work again comfortably resulted in health and gratitude. On a return appointment, she made cookies for the staff of the entire department. “That tells me we’re doing something special here,” Dr. Testrake said.
Source: Linda Hall, Daily Record [3/6/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Car Crashes Into OH Podiatry Office
A woman was taken to the hospital after driving her car into a building in Howland Tuesday evening.
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Car crashes into Advanced Podiatry Office |
Police said she was driving westbound on E. Market Street, crossed over the intersection at Route 46, and crashed into the Advanced Podiatry sign before landing inside the building.
Source: WKBN [3/6/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
PA Podiatrist's Jail Term Increases after Parole Violation
A State College, Pennsylvania podiatrist who pleaded guilty to several driving under the influences charges in Centre County was back in Clearfield County Court Monday. Sharon Pletcher was on probation in Clearfield County for assaulting a police officer in June 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield. Since that time she has been charged twice with DUI in Centre County. Monday she was in Clearfield County Court to answer for violating her probation. Judge Fredric Ammerman sentenced her to six months to one year in jail and one year consecutive probation.
Source: Julie Rae Rickard, Centre Daily [3/6/18]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
How Can Other Practices Improve Your Online Reputation? - Part 4
Today, online reputation management is crucial for the survival and growth of any practice. The ever-growing competition is making it tough for practices to outshine others. So, instead of getting worried about what others are doing, it’s time to learn from them and improve yourself. Let’s see how your competitors can benefit you by improving your online reputation.
4. Interaction with patients
To manage your online reputation, you also need to learn how and when to interact with your customers. Responding to online reviews is one element. You should know how to deal with negative reviews without taking them personally and welcome the scope of improvement.
Social media platforms, mailers, seminars, etc. are other interaction spots. You need to keep a close check on your competitors’ initiatives of interaction. You can send interactive mailers or conduct surveys to get your patients comfortable with you. Whenever your patients make a physical visit to your practice, ask them about the mode of communication they prefer and if they have anything to share about your practice or their experience.
Source: Manish Kumar Chauhan, Physicians Practice [3/4/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Orthotist Hiring
Our practice recently hired a certified orthotist which has greatly benefited our patients. Is the orthotist allowed to bill an E/M CPT for his services under the attending physician‘s name? There is a physician present while he’s there but doesn’t always stop in to see the patient.
Bruce Kaczander, DPM, Southfield, MI
Response: Sorry, but the orthotists fee for the orthotic and prostheses includes the E/M code. Medicare does not allow CPOs, COs, or CPeds to bill E/M codes. This is often why non- Medicare carriers pay a higher fee for the non-physician providers.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Let’s Make Podiatric Medical Research a Priority
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
With interest, I have participated in and have been watching the discussion on research in podiatric medicine hosted by PM News over the past week. For the past 18 years, I was Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine of Nova Southeastern University and am now Professor Emeritus. However, I continue to provide instruction in the development of research protocols including grant proposals at the institution. As a result, students and faculty have been given basic guidance, instruction, and provided with motivation to develop skills and a motivation for research activities.
While I personally had written many successful proposals leading to at least $26 million in grants, I also was able to identify and implement programs funded by smaller grants/endowments that resulted in competitions for students and faculty, leading to an appetite to seek funding and write research papers. We desperately need to engage in similar projects in podiatric medicine. Unfortunately, our college and residency faculty as well as students seem to be intimidated by this process. It is time for a major expansion of the process that cultivates a strong research environment in the profession, sharing our contributions with the professional and lay public. I am strongly convinced that we can do this.
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft Lauderdale, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Video Game of the Day
Doctor Foots is an exciting game about a hospital in which everything is next to real: a line of sick persons at the doctor's office, medical manipulations and instruments, blood, tears, and always grateful patients. We're healing people (their feet) according to a realistic protocol, following all the procedural steps and rules. Here are the main advantages and features of the doctors game for kids.
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Doctor Foots - Early training for future podiatrists? |
The medical treatment game gets children acquainted with the profession of a foot doctor and his/her hard work - surgery. The doctor games train memory and attention, develop fine motor skills and empathy, intellect, intelligence, curiosity, and perseverance in achieving the goals.
Source: ZDNet [3/6/18]
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITION AVAILABLE - MIAMI, FL
Ethical, industrious podiatrist needed for house calls in Miami. Florida license and Medicare number required. Assistant provided. Send CV to info@drop-24.com or call Daniel Marck at 727.698.4661.
ASSOCIATE POSITION WANTED - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Full time associate position in a busy office. Broad responsibilities including wound care, trauma call, hospital rounding, etc. Surgical based practice with privileges to local hospital and surgical center. Comparable pay. Position available Sept. 2018, will wait for right graduate. Office is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Close proximity to NYC as well as a multitude of outdoor activities. Please send CV in an email to hudsonvalleypodiatrist@gmail.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – WEST CENTRAL OHIO
Podiatrist needed to join well-established, busy practice. Candidate must be self-motivated, ethical, energetic, and able to practice all aspects of podiatry independently. Willing to consider current PSR-36 participant. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Send cover letter, CV, and references to footdoc@bright.net. Call (419) 733-2854 if you would like to set up an interview during ACFAS 2018.
POSITION AVAILABLE - GETTYSBURG, PA AND FREDERICK, MD
Well-established practice is seeking associate for partnership and buy out. One senior partner looking to slow down and then retire. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field. Don't miss this opportunity! drhenrock@yahoo.com. Dr. Scott Henry 301-514-9781. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - TRISTATE AREA, MARYLAND
Great team players wanted for Group Practice with several locations. Full time associate positions are available. We offer state of the art facilities with well-trained support staff, in-office surgical center, ultrasound, DME, EMR, x-rays, etc. This amazing opportunity comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and bonus structure. Please email letter of intent and CV to mynewposition75@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES
Join the group/limb preservation team and teaching faculty. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.com, attention Stan Mathis, DPM.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA
Looking for an eager podiatrist to join our growing protocol-based practice. We have 2 offices with certified EMR, fully trained staff, full-time marketer, shoe store in each location and digital x-ray machines. Hospital privileges available near each location. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and will be busy from the moment they are hired! We are looking for a well-rounded personable podiatrist. Please send your CV and cover page to footdocs17@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Highly respected and growing, four podiatrists, 4 location practice seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Must be dedicated, hardworking, poses excellent clinical and surgical skills, high-quality patient care, wound care. Practice is equipped with certified EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound guided injections, Cutera Laser, regenerative medicine and PRP all aspects of DME. Meaningful Use attested, MIPS-ready. On staff 4 hospitals, no nursing homes. Highly trained staff. Send CV, salary requirements to ohiosurgeons@gmail.com Excellent compensation plan, base salary and bonus, 401k plan, medical insurance, malpractice, paid vacation, holidays, CME. Signing bonus, ownership via deferred compensation plan.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA
30 year practice. Two office locations. Hospital privileges. 30–40 new patients per month. Seeking well-trained motivated podiatrist. All amenities including malpractice insurance. Good mixture of general podiatry care /surgery/biomechanics/diabetic management. E-Mail CV to: footcare2020@aol.com
MEDICAL DIRECTOR — SOUTHEAST REGION
Recruiting Podiatric Medical Director for rapidly growing podiatry and multispecialty practice. He/she will manage podiatry staff and be responsible for strategic and clinical outcomes. Frequent travel required. Must have 5+ years in practice, demonstrate leadership skills and ability to thrive in fast-changing environment. Contact robert@healthcarerecruit.org.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Multi-location group - Immediate opening for ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. Minimum 3 year’s private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, shockwave & MRI. Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV drtsatsos@anklenfoot.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - NORTHERN & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Podiatrist needed for practices in both Northern and Southern California. Professionally managed practice in long term care facilities. Excellent income potential with discretionary time. Please send CV and interest letter to dwayne8543@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PUERTO RICO
25 year old practice looking for energetic, well trained DPM. Near beaches, golf, great shopping. Two hospital based locations with available privileges. Great starting salary and benefits. Knowledge of Spanish language helpful. Please send CV to medicopodiatra@aol.com if interested.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in New York and New Jersey. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
DOCTOR NEEDED HADDON HEIGHTS NJ
Well rounded surgically trained board qualified/certified doctor needed for busy south jersey practice. Includes Hospital work and 2 locations. Must have business sense, a cheerful personality and bedside manner, follow protocols in place, and possess good communication skills. Practice encompasses all aspects of podiatry. Competitive package. Email CV to hhfootdoc@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TUCSON, AZ
Amazing associate opportunity leading to long-term arrangement/partnership in sunny beautiful Tucson, AZ. Very busy solo podiatry practice with unlimited earning potential. Tons of new patients daily. Seeking warm, motivated, personable and patient care oriented practitioner. Practice very well known with exploding constant referral sources. argfootdoc@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE TO OWNERSHIP - UPPER PENINSULA, MICHIGAN
Associate needed for long-standing successful practice, with option to purchase soon. Encompasses every aspect of modern podiatry (orthopedics, diabetic medicine, surgery, wound care, etc). Location is resplendent with nature, on a large lake, rivers, mountains, downhill skiing, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, hunting, all minutes away. The practice is located in a professional building, with every medical specialty. Practice is well equipped: diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray, in-office surgery, pain laser, fluoroscopy, etc. Hospital privileges available in state-of-the-art, new hospital. A unique work-to-own situation. E-mail: ctmthor4@hotmail.com
FULL TIME/PART TIME POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Available for well-established podiatry practice near San Francisco. 3 Locations in California, San Leandro Pleasanton, and Los Gatos. Broad responsibilities: Laser Procedure, wound care, surgery, general podiatry, and facilities. Potential associateship position. Submit CV and Contact Dr. Michael Stein for details. Excellent income potential! msteinheal@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HOUSTON, TX
Established, growing multi office, multi doctor practice seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Must be personable, outgoing and motivated with excellent clinical and surgical skills. Practice is protocol-based, state-of-the-art equipped with the latest technologies and cutting-edge procedures with an extremely competent staff. Send CV, salary requirements to faajobs@gmail.com.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Retiring. The practice comes with ready patient base in area of unlimited potential. Awesome locale with lakes, mountains and rivers in every direction. $200,000 buys the building and well established practice. Seller willing to partially finance and stay as needed during transition. Seller also willing to consider renting or lease to buy. Please contact me with serious inquiries only and I will be pleased to discuss the particulars with you. A great opportunity!!! reddingpodiatry@sbcglobal.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE/ PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
A well established, successful solo practice in a prestigious medical center. Office suite recently built. All aspects of podiatric medical care for adults and children. Excellent opportunity for referrals and continued practice expansion. Doctor willing to stay and help with transition. Call 602-740-1686 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SEATTLE SUBURB
25 year old sports and family oriented practice located in a highly desirable, affluent and well insured area. For details, reply to: footdoc@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ASTORIA, NYC
This successful modern Astoria, Queens practice is fully equipped. Opportunity to enter practice with established patient base of adults and children, including sports medicine and surgery. Email: astoriapodiatry@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 18,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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