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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,313 Subscribers Daily
April 13, 2016 #5,641  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS - PART 1 | |
TUSPM Student Wins APMWA Student Writing Competition
Christina Bui, a third-year student at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) has been named the winner of the 30th Annual American Podiatric Medical Writers Association Student Writing Competition. Her paper was entitled, "Objectives in Healthy People 2020 Regarding Diabetes and Lower Extremity Amputations". Bui will receive a one thousand dollar honorarium from a special endowment by Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin to the APMA Educational Foundation.
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The award for Honorable Mention went to Julie Lin, a second-year student at TUSPM for her paper, "Silence to My Ears."
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS - PART 2 | |
IL Podiatrist Named Honorary Member of ASPMA
David A. Yeager, DPM was recently named an Honorary Member of the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA). He was presented with a plaque at the Assistants’ Reception in conjunction with the Midwest Podiatry Conference on April 1st, 2016. Yeager is active in our profession, including his position as a DPM Advisor on the board of directors of the ASPMA.
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(L-R) Dr. David Yeager, Michelle Handley, PMAC, ASPMA Scientific Chair, and Susan M. Weeks, PMAC, ASPMA Membership Chair |
Dr. Yeager was elected APMA Trustee at the House of Delegates last month in Washington, DC. He created and is active in the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois. He is a 2000 graduate of the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
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| PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
Podiatrists Ranked #16 Among Top Wage Earners
When weighing a potential job opportunity, one of the primary factors is compensation. For those who wish to maximize their income, which jobs offer the highest salaries? Using the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLCDC), CareerTrends found the 25 highest-paying occupations. Employment data from the BLS is from May 2014, while salary data from the FLCDC is from June 2015.
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# 16 Podiatrists |
Unsurprisingly, the list is dominated by health-related careers. Various specialized health positions — such as psychiatrists, dentists, and anesthesiologists — were among the jobs with the highest salaries.
Source: Katrina Lamansky, WQAD 8 [4/11/16]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
NJ Podiatrist Becomes Certified Yoga Teacher
Just two years ago, Hal Ornstein, DPM was seeking a new physical and mental challenge and entered into the world of yoga. Since then, he has done well over 600 yoga classes of different types throughout the country. Taking his experiences to the next level, last summer he decided to become a yoga teacher, entering a 200-hour yoga teacher certification class.
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Dr. Hal Ornstein |
Ornstein graduated from the training on April 3rd and plans to use this training with his partner, Jodi Weiner, to spread the word of yoga and health to help others. They will do this in a non-profit environment through development of a 501(c)(3) non-profit yoga studio.
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
Federal DEA Agents Raid GA Podiatrist's Office
Federal agents raided a Sandy Springs podiatrist’s office Monday, hauling off several boxes of what Channel 2 Action News was told contained patient records. Channel 2’s Mike Petchenik and his photographer watched as agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration and from the Office of Inspector General combed through the offices of Dr. Arnita Avery. At this time, Avery is not facing any criminal charges.
Sources: Mike Petchenik, WSB-TV [4/11/16]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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 | |
New CMS Primary-Care Payment Model Would Affect 20K Doctors
The CMS wants to pay practices a monthly fee to manage care for as many as 25 million patients in the agency's largest-ever plan to transform and improve how primary care is delivered and reimbursed. The Comprehensive Primary Care Plus initiative will be implemented in up to 20 regions and include up to 5,000 practices, which would encompass more than 20,000 doctors and clinicians.
Provider practices will be able to participate in two ways. In Track 1, the agency will pay a monthly fee to practices that provide specific services. That fee is in addition to the fee-for-service payments under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for care. In Track 2, practices will also receive a monthly care management fee and, instead of full Medicare fee-for-service payments for evaluation and management services, they will receive reduced Medicare fee-for-service payments and up-front comprehensive primary-care payments.
Source: Virgil Dickson, Modern Healthcare [4/11/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Physicians - Part 4
"If you are not self-employed and your employer offers a retirement plan, you should maximize your contribution to that plan. For 2016, the maximum elective deferral is $18,000 and the annual defined contribution limit is $53,000 (the same as a SEP-IRA). If your employer does not offer a retirement plan, then you can still contribute up to $5,500 in an IRA ($6,500 if you are age 50 or older). In addition, you may be able to make a contribution of $5,500 ($6,500 if your spouse is age 50 or older) to a spousal IRA even if your spouse does not have any earned income."
Scott Goble, certified public accountant, Sound Accounting, Chickamauga, GA
Source: Karen Appold, Physicians Practice [4/4/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
Your exam, and then your plaster-of-Paris cast, should capture the forefoot varus or valgus. If you use a quality lab and order internal or external forefoot post correction, it should be included in L3000. Be very careful of any "creative" coding. I also recommend using an orthotic lab that supports podiatry and is not a retail operation.
Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Mr. Malaprops Visits the Office with a New Medicine
Today, when asked what he was putting on his sore toe, the patient responded to my office assistant by saying that he was putting "Neosperm" on the wound (she was afraid to ask where he gets the medication)!
Source: Submitted by Dr. Rich Hofacker
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Unique opportunity. Upscale, Park Avenue Manhattan. Need an experienced, motivated, caring doctor with excellent podiatric surgical skills to see in-network patients and to cover out-of-network patients. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses if earned. Part or full time. Partnership a possibility if qualified candidate exhibits outstanding performance and skills. Send CV to: institutebeaute885@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASHVILLE, TN AREA
Unique opportunity for the right individual. Spanish language skills preferred. Send your CV, two references and a letter containing the following information: 1. Why we should consider you for the position 2. Top 5 ways our patients benefit from having you in our practice. E-mail responses to NFAAPC@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Associate wanted for practice in East Orange NJ PSR 24-36 trained. Must be motivated to grow practice, especially wound care and surgical services. Looking for the right person who will start the buy-in process. Send CV to Drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO
Growing practice in need of F/T podiatrist. Remote clinic requiring hard-working board certified/qualified candidate who is well-trained in rearfoot, ankle trauma, reconstruction, wound care. Call/hospital work necessary. Looking for self-motivated candidate who is interested in partnership. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
Looking for a well-trained associate to join a 60+ year old multi-doctor, multi- location practice. Walk in to an established patient base and full schedule on day 1. No nursing homes or house calls. Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to lakesidenh@att.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY PRACTICE SERVING BEAUTIFUL, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
and the Low Country Empire, is seeking a third Board-eligible/Certified podiatrist. Position is part-time. Surgery, general podiatry, wound care…specializing in diabetic foot care and sports injuries. Service area nursing homes. Superior medical assistants, scribe, administrative support and EMR technology. Great opportunity for semi-retired podiatrist looking for a beautiful place to retire or a graduate, looking to relocate near the beach, or to practice with podiatrists who are seasoned veterans. Must be highly motivated, ethical professional, with excellent patient skills. Send CV to U.W. Plummer at drjadandy@yahoo.com. For additional info contact Mrs. Plummer at 912-927-8011.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - JACKSON, NJ
Well-established practice serving Monmouth and Ocean County is looking for highly motivated associate. Modern office that is rapidly growing with a second office opening soon. Must be willing to provide care for all aspects of podiatry including sports medicine, biomechanics, palliative care, wound care, surgery, and several nursing homes. Send CV to: podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
TEMPORARY PODIATRY POSITION IN ILLINOIS
During June and July temporary (may lead to a permanent full or part time) position available in Central Illinois servicing nursing homes within 90 miles of Springfield. Excellent pay and bonus for this short period! Lodging and travel stipends available. Join our great team. Please email GH@Podiatryplus.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Experience preferred, Board qualified/certified. Please call Dr. Edward Stein at (314) 565-2739 and forward your resume to stcpod@att.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA/COASTAL
Seeking associates with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital-based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ACADEMIC PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your CV to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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