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March 29, 2024 #7,720  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
CAS and BUSPM Partner to Teach Pre-Health Students Podiatric Suturing Techniques
The College of Arts and Sciences’ pre-health advisors recently teamed up with Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine to host a free suturing workshop for pre-health students hoping to gain some practical hands-on experience outside of the classroom.
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CAS and BUSPM Partner to Teach Pre-Health Students Podiatric Suturing Techniques |
As the only institution in Florida offering a podiatry program, the professionals from Barry provided students with exclusive insights into this specialized field. Students learned the basics of suturing—an essential skill that they will take with them throughout their health careers.
Source: Dakota Galvin, USF College of Arts and Science [3/27/24]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
All Women, Minority NY Podiatry Practice Creates a New Standard
In an industry often criticized for its lack of diversity, it’s a rarity to find a medical practice that’s female-led and operated by a team of minority women. Yet, across the country, such initiatives are not just thriving—they’re rapidly becoming beacons of inclusive healthcare.
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(L-R) Drs. Nancy Artis, Farah Alani, Tiffany Goodin, Roxann Clarke, and Alison Bell (photo: Keron G Kelly) |
Women like the doctors at To Healthy Feet Podiatry in NYC shine a light on the groundbreaking efforts of an all-minority women’s medical practice, exploring how they’re reshaping the narrative of who gets to lead in healthcare and their profound impact on their communities.
Source: Cheryl Robinson, Forbes [3/28/24]
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
Shockwave Treatment: Myths and Facts
Ben Pearl, DPM recently interviewed Robert Gordon, MD on his podcast Fit Foot U. Dr. Gordon is past president of the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment. Dr. Gordon discussed some of the benefits and myths associated with shockwave therapy. He said a focal device is not necessary for treating superficial structures like the plantar fascia. He went on to say that the concept of cavitation being necessary for effective treatment is more marketing hype than fact.
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Dr. Gordon concluded by stating that patients need to wait for a time frame of 3 months before they can see the full benefits of treatments because this is the time frame for the regenerative healing.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
Aussie Podiatry Board Seeks Approval to Change the Title of Podiatric Surgeons
Podiatric surgeons may be forced to change the name of their profession after a review found there was widespread confusion among patients and the wider public about the qualifications of the practitioners, who are not medical doctors. The review also found stronger action by the national healthcare regulator is needed to stop repeat offenders from promoting misleading information about their skills and services.
Melbourne Law School fellow Ron Paterson led the review on behalf of the Podiatry Board and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) after regulators detected a higher-than-average rate of complaints about podiatric surgeons. Paterson has recommended changing the term to “surgical podiatrist”.
Source: Charlotte Grieve, The Sydney Morning Herald [3/27/24]
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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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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Medicare Offers Emergency Funds for Doctors Affected by Change Healthcare Hack
Federal health officials said they would offer emergency funding to physicians, physical therapists, and other professionals that provide outpatient healthcare, following a cyberattack that crippled the nation’s largest processor of medical claims and left many organizations in financial distress. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also announced that it would make advance payments available to suppliers that bill through Medicare Part B, which serves a wide array of healthcare organizations.
Officials had previously announced a similar program to make emergency payments available for hospitals that had been ensnared by the Feb. 21 hack of Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group, and have struggled to get paid for more than two weeks. The emergency funds represent upfront payments made to healthcare providers and suppliers based on their expected future claims.
Source: Dan Diamond, Washington Post [3/9/24] via Dr. Keith Gurnick
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (BILLING & CODING) | |
Query: Source for Coding Questions
Can anyone recommend a source to adjudicate coding questions. Our podiatry group has an ongoing back and forth with our coding specialist on a simple billing question.
Nathaniel E Applegate, DPM, Tulsa, OK
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Connie Lee Bills, DPM
We started this about a month ago. Patients are more likely to pay cash or check when faced with a 3.5% fee. My optometrist started it about two months ago and spurred me to follow suit.
I checked with the local credit union and they said HSA cards can be used for the fees as long as they are from a healthcare registered facility. Everyone should be doing this.
Connie Lee Bills, DPM, Mount Pleasant, MI
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH
As I have mentioned before, I agonized for quite a while if I should charge a credit card fee. I have been doing so for the last 6 months with very little opposition.
For the few patients who complain, I usually just waive the fee to make them happy. In the end, I am saving tens of thousands of dollars per year which is a nice bonus.
Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Podiatrists and the USMLE
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
I have recently heard from several DPMs that because we teach essentially the same curriculum as the MDs, “I’d bring Steps 1 and 2 USMLE to their knees.” It’s not what is taught in the podiatry schools that concerns me, it’s what is not taught that scares me.
In case anyone would like to explore what is not taught in the podiatry schools, I invite any podiatrist who figures we are just a month’s rotation in obstetrics/gynecology and a month’s rotation in psychiatry from an MD degree to explore the samples of USMLE Steps 1 and 2 which are posted at: Here and Here.
I think anyone who passes the two sample exams, can take a black Sharpie and cross out the word "Podiatric" in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and become Doctor of Medicine.
Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD, Columbus, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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For the high strung person? (Photo: Radek Leski) |
Source: Daryl van Wouw via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SAN DIEGO
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.barefeet-podiatry.com) is looking for podiatrists to see patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, & skilled nursing facilities. We offer a flexible schedule (Part-Time/Full-time), excellent monthly compensation, and dedicated support staff. Immediate open position. Also July 2024 graduates are welcome. Please email CV to: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Busy Sports Medicine-Surgical Practice looking to hire motivated individual with interest in sports medicine getting patients back to activities ASAP thru conservative and surgical treatments. Must be willing to learn and/or perform reconstructive Foot, Ankle and related leg surgery including Nerves and other soft tissue microsurgeries. Board qualified ABFAS necessary. Potential partnership. Competitive salary, malpractice, health insurance, vacation, 401K and CME allowance. email CV to DrRunUSA@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Full time associate with partnership opportunity for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in surgical and wound care practices. Please email Cover Letter and CV to dgvc88a@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LATHAM, NY
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC well-trained, hardworking and motivated associate. Great opportunity with competitive salary, performance base incentive, comprehensive benefits package including potential equity offering at 18 months. Email: CV to rbauer.dpm@gmail.com www.summitfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
PT to possible FT mobile positions throughout sunny Florida for responsible DPM team players. Primarily home visits and ALF/ILF's. No call. No ER. Flexible 9-5. Weekends optional. Generous commission salary. Great for new grads, semi-retired, or those looking to help fill their schedule. Serious applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - PENNSYLVANIA & COLORADO
Anywhere Foot and Ankle Care, a national concierge mobile podiatry group is seeking part time podiatrists. General routine podiatry at patients' homes or senior living. Company values flexibility and work life balance. Structured as an independent contractor (1099), competitive compensation at 55%, choose your own schedule and volume. Company provides full office support and tech focused infrastructure for efficient operation. Send CV to: info@anywherefootandanklecare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ability to work with and train residents. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREENVILLE, SC
Busy two-office practice with three doctors in Greenville SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401 K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send cover letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. Looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are flexible. Good compensation.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC associate with training in F&A surgery, wound care, hospital in-pt management and well-rounded clinical skills. Great opportunity for continued growth with great diversity in patient mix. Great incentive salary and weather year-round. Email cover letter, CV/LORs to podiatrypracticesc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, PRICE, MILLCREEK OR WVC, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Millcreek, Price or WVC, Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – SOUTH CAROLINA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in these territories: Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our mobile podiatry office team. This position offers flexible hours, with daily rate pay. The position is part-time, with the opportunity for growth within the company. We cover areas from Port St. Lucie to Vero Beach. If you are interested in joining our team and providing exceptional foot care services to our patients, please apply today. i.smith@kysopod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PODIATRIC SURGEON – TUCSON, AZ
Immediate opening for motivated full time Podiatric Surgeon to join our team at Premier Foot & Ankle Surgeons Tucson AZ. Applicant must have a current AZ state license and ABFAS or be eligible for ABFAS. Competitive salary and bonus structure. Send CV to drdafac@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY BOROUGHS
Busy and rapidly expanding practice looking for a full time associate. Multiple locations in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, Bilingual preferred. Required to take call in hospitals. Great balance between surgery and medicine. Ideal for recent graduates. Competitive compensation. Please submit CV to careersmobilepodiatry@gmail.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join a Dynamic multi-specialty 6 location group with cutting-edge equipment, storefront presence, physical therapy. Competitive starting salary of $150k, with the potential to easily earn up $200k with bonus. Send CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com (Texasfootdoctor.org)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS
Well-established, well-rounded hospital-based group practice located just North of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, well-trained with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Established Podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Benefits include: competitive six-figure compensation ranging from $155,000-$250,000, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and 401(k) plan. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your podiatric medical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SEATTLE, WA
Growing practice in greater Seattle area seeking full-time associate. Well balanced practice, both surgical and non-surgical, with multiple office locations. Competitive salary + bonus, malpractice, health insurance, 401k, and PTO. Interested candidates, email CV to SeattleDPM.hire@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN (OAKLAND COUNTY/DETROIT SUBURBS)
Outstanding opportunity, well established group practice, general podiatry, surgical forefoot, rearfoot & ankle (full time). Responsible, motivated team player with good communication skills, base salary + bonus,+ benefits, malpractice, continuing education. Confidential reply CV & letter of interest to: DPMposition@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON TEXAS AREA
Full time- BQ/BC podiatrist. Friendly & Hardworking. Busy practice-two locations in the Houston area. Good work environment. All aspects of the field. No Home Visits/Nursing Homes. Competitive salary. Bonus. Benefits. PTO. Partnership available. TX License. Start July/August. Serious inquiries with CV please email kamindpm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Incredible opportunity, established practice seeking full-time associate to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in the Central Jersey area. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Competitive salary + bonus, plus other benefits offered. Please send letter of interest and CV to nrandhawa@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI OR FLORIDA
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: apply@aria.care.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHATTANOOGA TN AREA
Upperline Healthcare is seeking a Hospitalist DPM for the Chattanooga area. Beautiful city at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. ABFAS Board Qualified with Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgery, trauma experience. Great, supportive team, weekdays with reasonable call schedule. Competitive compensation and benefits, email your CV to cheryl.cleveland@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS SUBURB
Amazing opportunity with a highly reputable practice in the Midwest for a seasoned Board Certified podiatrist. Wonderful place to live and practice in a fast-growing suburban community west of St. Louis. Opportunity for ownership. Great work environment with a strong support staff. Substantial patient base will provide immediate income. We offer a competitive salary to commensurate with your experience. Independent, private practice. Submit your CV to stcpod@att.net or call Edward Stein, DPM at (314) 565-2739.
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2024. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
EXPERIENCED PODIATRIST SEEKING JOB IN TENNESSEE
12 years experience at orthopedic practice. ABFAS board-certified in Foot and Rearfoot/ Ankle surgery. ABPM board-certified. Active Tennessee and Mississippi licenses. 3-year surgical residency. Please click link for more info & CV. Wendy McClain, DPM, FACFAS email: wendymcclain1@outlook.com cell: (662) 808-3737.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 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 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT AND SHARE – MANHATTAN AND / OR PLAINVIEW, NY
Plainview Long Island and or Manhattan (22nd street between 2nd and 3rd Aves), Fully equipped, turn-key. Call (516) 476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for details.
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY TO START A SECOND PODIATRY OFFICE - COMMERCE TWP. MI
This is a very affordable opportunity to start a second podiatry office. This office is in Commerce Twp. Michigan. Please call me to discuss this opportunity. Call or text 248-245-3392
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MASSACHUSETTS
Modern, well established since 1986. Busy, 75 new patients a month. All aspect of podiatric services. Fully equipped, certified EHR, laser, digital x-ray, vascular machine, Pad net. In-house billing, well run. Located within a mile from hospital. Owner is willing to stay as necessary during transition. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Amazing opportunity to take over a thriving, well-established practice. Ideal for someone who wants to provide high quality foot care, practice the way you want, with unlimited potential. Affordable, immediate income, motivated to sell. Financing available. Wonderful place to live and practice. Serious inquiries only. Contact: wwfootclinic@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TREASURE COAST, FL
Treasure Coast (Martin/St. Lucie County). 40 YO part-time general practice 2 locations grossing average 200K. Please no brokers email practiceforsaleflo@comcast.net with phone number for information.
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