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Serving Over 22,036 Subscribers Daily
March 31, 2024 #7,721  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| DUAL DEGREED PODIATRISTS - PART 1 | |
IL Podiatrist/Osteopath Now a Hematologist-Oncologist
When she was young, Kristen Wendell, DO, DPM was interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon. But she also wanted to be a mother one day, so she thought becoming a podiatrist would allow her to work as a surgeon in sports medicine but also have a little more flexibility. In podiatry school, she noticed that she was more interested in the patients’ other non-surgical issues. She then decided to pursue medical school, and specifically became interested in oncology and DO schools. Eventually, Dr. Wendell attended Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Dr. Kristen Wendell |
Today, Dr. Wendell is a hematologist and oncologist in Niles, Illinois, working in a community practice. Dr. Wendell is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist; she is the recipient of the James R. & Helen D. Russell Research Grant and has presented her research on breast cancer and survivorship at several national conferences.
Source: Angel Green, The DO [3/29/24]
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| DUAL DEGREED PODIATRISTS - PART 2 | |
FL Podiatrist/Osteopath Appointed Medical Consultant to Public School System
Barry Korn, DO, DPM has been appointed Medical Consultant to the Miami-Dade County Public School System, the 4th largest school system in the United States. Dr. Korn, a pain management and psychopharmacologist physician, is National Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Operations at Concentra, the nation's largest provider of occupational medical services.
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Dr. Barry Korn |
Dr. Korn also serves on the Editorial Board for the Official Disability Guidelines, the major source of practice guidelines for clinical services under Workers Compensation.
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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 | |
6 Steps to Starting an RPM Program
Here are six steps to get you started with a remote patient monitoring program:
1. Know your audience
Step 1 is knowing your audience. Patients in affluent areas may gladly buy their own health monitoring devices such as blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, or smart scales. Those in poor or underserved areas may not have broadband Internet access, much less money for devices. That is not just a rural problem; underserved areas of cities may lack connectivity.
Source: Adapted from Richard Payerchin, Medical Economics Journal [March 2024]
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| QUERIES (INSURANCE ISSUES) | |
Query: Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Breach
Many podiatrists, including me, are experiencing the inability to send commercial claims since February 21st and are a suffering the consequences of no revenue stream, possible timely filing issues, etc. This is a national issue and I, like many of us, have not sent paper claims to the major commercial carriers for years, as electronic submissions were fast, efficient, and easily traceable. As well, many need the updated addresses to send paper claims to Emblem, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, 1199, etc.
Are there billing companies that could take billing information from an EHR and send the billing direct to the commercial carrier’s portal or perhaps convert electronic files into paper and send them out? Is there any game plan from podiatry going forward to address this issue?
Howard Dinowitz, DPM, Brooklyn, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL EDUCATION) - PART 1A | |
RE: Podiatrists and the USMLE
From: John Chisholm, DPM
I am one of those podiatrists who believe that after some curriculum changes, recent podiatric medical school graduates could pass the USMLE 1 & 2. I do not believe anyone would “bring it to its knees”.
The point that is being missed is that U.S. medical students spend months being prepped to take the exam. Pass/fail is a function of not only the education but the thoroughness of the prep. I believe that with sufficient prep, some (not all) of our graduates would pass.
And that’s not just my opinion. Some years ago, students at the two California schools took a standardized practice test that most medical students take. With no prep at one school and minimal prep at the other, several received a passing score.
John Chisholm, DPM, San Diego, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL EDUCATION) - PART 1B | |
RE: Podiatrists and the USMLE
From: Jay Wenig, DPM
Passing the USMLE does not by itself mean a provider can or should be FULLY qualified to practice any and all aspects of medicine.
I spent the first 23 years of practice in the Air Force and I saw what happened when medical providers were forced to practice out of their area of expertise. When I first went in the military, all of the medical doctors were forced to work in the emergency room as the medical officer of the day (MOD) on a rotating basis regardless of their specialty. This no longer...
Editor's note: Dr. Wenig's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL EDUCATION) - PART 2 | |
RE: The MD Accreditation Process
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
The accreditation process for podiatry schools is a rigorous endeavor. Make no mistake, the maintenance of accreditation, an ongoing process, is no walk in the park either. You will notice that over the years, there has been public debate about transitioning to an MD degree. Podiatry Management featured a roundtable discussion some years back that allowed the deans of each school, six or maybe seven at the time, to weigh in on the discussion and explain their viewpoints. Subsequent to that roundtable, no movement was made toward making our schools MD granting institutions. There has been speculation regarding why nothing changes, although the roundtable was provoked by a groundswell of podiatrists clamoring for an MD degree.
The first reason is that our curriculum is not rigorous enough and would need to be upgraded completely. Partially true. At the time podiatry schools taught to the cellular level. Today, we are approaching the molecular level where MD schools...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
High School Toe Licking Fundraiser Investigated
A controversial video went viral recently depicting students at an Oklahoma high school licking peanut butter off the toes of other students as part of a fundraising event.
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This fundraiser sucks! |
The video has sparked backlash toward the non-profit benefitting from the fundraiser - OKC coffee shops that employ people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities - though the organization was not involved with the event's conception or execution.
Source: Alexia Aston, The Oklahoman [3/4/24] via Dr. Bret Ribotsky
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 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.
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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Gotham Footcare, a leading and reputable multi-location private practice seeks a skilled podiatrist with 1+ year private practice experience in surgery and communication. Drive growth with up to $250k first-year compensation. Enjoy perks like paid vacation and a 401(k) plan. Grow with us in the heart of Manhattan! Inquiries: send resume to ana@gothamfootcare.com
FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - KY, MA, and MD
Rapidly expanding podiatrist owned and operated company offering full and part time positions servicing Nursing Homes and SNFs in Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Generous pay structure for the right candidate. Inquire about availability in other states as well. Send CV and inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
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
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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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CHICAGO
Ready to fulfill your dream of owning your own practice? Established podiatry practice in northern Chicago, operating one and half days a week, generates over $120K annually with great potential to increase revenue. Ideal for doctors or residents seeking growth. Owner motivated to sell quickly, offering transition assistance. Priced at $65K. Contact joosgoppa@gmail.com
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
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.
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