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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,184 Subscribers Daily
June 02, 2022 #7,219  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses 4 Common Causes of Morning Foot Pain
If your feet hurt when you wake up in the morning, you might have plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, or arthritis. According to podiatrist Dina Stock, DPM, foot pain or heel pain in the morning can be caused by a number of conditions due to lack of support or over-used tendons or ligaments. If you experience foot pain in the morning, try stretching before you get out of bed and throughout the day. You may also want to consider wearing a night splint to help position your affected foot at a 90-degree angle while you sleep.
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“A lot of times, if your pain is mild or moderate, the first thing we’re going to do is change your support, recommend a stretching protocol, provide icing recommendations and activity modification,” says Dr. Stock.
Source: Health Essentials [5/13/22]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
IL Podiatrist Provides Post-Race Advice
According to Sabrina Landers, DPM, "Self-care following the race is paramount! Consuming 12 to 24 ounces of water with electrolytes and eating a meal high in carbohydrates 30 minutes to two hours following the race refills your body’s depleted stores."
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Change out of your running shoes! Find a comfortable pair of non-constricting shoes or sandals that avoid all pressure points established during the race. Don’t forget your nightly full body stretch to relieve the lactic acid build-up from your day. Enjoy a full night’s rest basking in the glow of your recent stellar accomplishment," says Dr. Landers.
Source: Beverly Area Planning Association
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
WV Podiatrist Participates in Walk With a Doc Program
Trinity Health System is encouraging Belmont County residents to take a step toward better health with its Walk with a Doc health program that brings doctors and patients together. The first physician participant was Vincent Kolenich, DPM. Dr. Kolenich is a primary care podiatric physician who has been practicing for more than 25 years in Belmont County and understands the importance of footcare and proper shoe wear, especially when starting or maintaining an exercise program.
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“There’s no question that increasing exercise, even moderately, reduces the risks of many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer, and Type 2 diabetes,” said Kolenich. “Research has even shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly.”
Source: The Weirton Daily Times [5/26/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
NY Podiatrist Retires After 41 Years
Steven Brook, DPM, the founder of Country Foot Care Podiatry PLLC, has retired after 41 years of practice on Long Island, NY. Dr. Brook, a 1981 graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, is best known for establishing a boutique practice management style that offered both surgical and non-surgical services to the community. His offices featured a full line of products and services.
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Dr. Brook served as Chief of Podiatry at the Day-Op Surgical Center in Mineola for 20 years and has trained 26 associates over his career. His charitable endeavors included establishing multi-site donations for the Shoes for the Homeless organization and multiple events for the Patchogue VFW.
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses How to Buy Good Flip-Flops
Flip-flops have a bad reputation for messing up your feet. But, it turns out, there are plenty of flip-flops that are actually supportive and comfortable — and look good. "Flip-flops have come a long way," Melissa Lockwood, DPM, a podiatrist at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates in Bloomington, IL, tells Yahoo Life. "There are some really good ones out there now that don't look orthopedic, but still give you good arch support."
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If you're looking for a new pair of flip-flops, Dr. Lockwood recommends steering clear of flat ones that don't have a strong bottom. Meaning, if you can easily bend the base of your flip-flop, that's an issue. "That will be almost like you're walking barefoot," she says. Instead, look for flip-flops with at least a quarter to a half-inch of arch support on the bottom. "They should not be completely flat," Lockwood says. Ideally, you also want something with a thick, sturdy thong, too, to help your toes get a comfortable grip.
Source: Korin Miller and Westry Green, Yahoo Life [5/26/22]
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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 to Boost Your Practice’s Online Reputation
Reputation management is a crucial component for independent practices to thrive. An effective reputation management strategy will drive new patient acquisition and patient retention and strengthen patient-doctor relationships. It should be no surprise to learn that healthcare practices already using technology to engage with current and prospective patients are well-positioned to build connections and provide better care.
3. Fully optimize your healthcare website
Having a mobile-first site is extremely important. According to Pew Research Center, 62 percent of those surveyed use their mobile devices to gather health-related information, outranking online banking. Because of the increased usage of smartphones, Google focuses on mobile content for both indexing and ranking purposes. By providing the value on desktop and mobile devices, you can reach patients where they are and positively impact your rankings.
In addition to a mobile-first approach, your website should provide a pleasant experience and invite users to engage and interact with your practice. By delivering relevant content and new information about your services, visitors will spend more time on your site, leading to a higher conversion rate. Your website should also include strong keywords throughout the content, sticky calls-to-action to convert visitors into patients, SEO-friendly content pages, and lightning-fast speeds.
Source: Travis Schneider, Physicians Practice [5/20/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: DME and wRVU
I was wondering if anyone came up with a fair calculation for wRVU for DME dispensed? If so, how could you apply that to an employed physician in a hospital system?
Codingline Member, Hackensack, NJ
Response: I currently work in an employed situation with a health system. We do not get any credit for DME dispensed. I have yet to hear of a situation where there is a standard compensation model to reimburse an employed physician with wRVUs for dispensing DME.
Jon Goldsmith, DPM, Omaha, NE
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Wearing one's politics. |
Source: Mary Rouncefield via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES FOR SALE
Retiring soon. Priced to go fast: Surgical/chairside instruments, ultrasonic instrument cleaner, M9 autoclave, whirlpool with autofill, therapeutic ultrasound, exam chairs and lights. Much more. Call/text 610-297-0196 for list and photos.
EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES FOR SALE
Retiring doctor selling it all. All equipment for sale. Podiatry exam chairs, side chairs, reception room chairs, coffee table, All chairside instruments, surgery instruments, medicine & sundry bottles, exam lights, whirpools, cast cutter, sani grinder, exam lights, ultrasound machine, etc. Will send pictures etc. Call 918-691-3303. Everything is priced to sell.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
19-year-old non-surgical practice for sale. $1,000,000 gross, based on 2.5 days / week. 60% cash clients. Great growth opportunity. Turnkey proposition. Owner will help with transition. Barry Smith, Lloyds Capital, Inc. (213) 379-2397 Barry@lloydscapital.org
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Across from hospital. Ground floor. Free parking. I have been here since 1983. Time to retire. Serious inquiries only. Text 818 451-8441.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BREEZY POINT, NYC
Retiring! Established (31 years) turn-key office in Medical Center with other medical professionals offering great referrals. Consistent patient base with excellent room for growth. Perfect for experienced or new practitioner full-time practice or satellite office. Very low overhead, ample parking. elizsmurphy@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MICHIGAN
39 year old part time practice in Imlay City, Michigan. Strong potential for growth. Fully equipped and an excellent affordable opportunity for a second office or for someone starting off. Great location in a shopping plaza with affordable rent and price of sale. Call or text 248 245 3392.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA
Practice in Paradise! Fully equipped, successful practice of 45 + years. Includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, PadNet, Shockwave, EMR. Diverse practice currently strong on orthotics, diabetic care, general podiatry and some surgery. Rent or buy free standing building near hospital. Professional appraisal available. Contact patwooft@hotmail.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY - CHICAGO
Multi location group seeking Board Eligible/Qualified podiatrist. All locations are fully equipped. EPATs, Ultrasounds, Lasers, Padnet, in-house physical therapy, DME, ortho supplies & equipment, surgery center, digital x-rays, Athena EMR. Competitive incentive based salary with fast growth for motivated doctor. Health insurance & 401K
IMMEDIATE OPENING - FLORIDA MIDWEST COASTAL
1-FT or 2-PT needed for great 2 office/ALF care practice. New graduates are welcome. Will help train in EMR, billing/coding, and how to practice. BQ/BC preferred. Paid CME, vacation, mileage, cell phone, and competitive salary. Please send CV inquires to footandanklemc@gmail.com
PODIATRIST - CHICAGO
Leading group in the area looking for motivated, independently thinking associate to do housecalls and work at the office, providing full scope of treatment. Illinois license needed. Indiana license a plus. Salary plus benefits with bonus, or independent contract agreement; malpractice, mileage, EMR, logistics provided; partnership track available. Net income up to 350K. Submit resume to vadim.goshko@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location just south of Atlanta, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity with an onsite surgery center. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries with photo and CV to 1sourcemm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE of MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of Podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary and benefits package. DPMemploy@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HARRISBURG, PA
Multi-office practice seeking ABFAS board qualified/certified DPM. FT position covering all aspects of podiatry/podiatric surgery. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to rrogersdpm@keystonefootdoc.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Growing Multi-office private practice located in suburbs of Phoenix. Full time associate position leading to partnership. ABFAS eligible or certification required. Practice encompasses all phases of podiatric medicine and surgery. Send your CV to aceoprice@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION– NASHVILLE, TN
Rapidly growing multi-location practice looking for 2-3 new associates near Nashville, TN. Looking for partnership-minded individuals to start between August 2022-2023. Competent in hospital care, full-scope podiatric surgery, and business-minded. Looking for hard-working team players. Multiple office-based revenue streams available. Aggressive pay structure with intensive practice management. Relocation stipend, health insurance, and 401k available once vetted. Encourage recent and senior residents to apply. sodom@gfacenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA, CT, and MD)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FARMINGTON, NM
Established multispecialty practice with honest foundation in need of a podiatrist with strong surgical skills. Multiple locations in the beautiful four-corners area with endless outdoor activities. Immediate referral source from internal primary care. Starting salary based on experience + bonus structure. $20K signing bonus. Please send CV to nick@innovationmedgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Established 30 year-old two-office practice has an opening for a full-time associate to partnership career. Must be compassionate, friendly, and a team player. Must be open-minded and willing to learn all aspects of podiatry practice management. BQ or BC. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Send letter of intent, salary requirements, and availability to NBFA@myachingfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Join our Team! Excellent opportunity to join an established, fast-growing group practice just south of Dallas. Modern offices with high surgical numbers. Competitive 6 figure salary + bonus and full benefits. Please email resume to Podiatrysbest@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OKLAHOMA
Non-Surgical Part Time/Full Time position Mobile Podiatry. Assisted Living Facilities and nursing home patients. Well established practice. No Call, no nights, no weekends. Earn over 100K working only 2-3 days a week. Must be team player, hardworking, and pleasant with excellent bedside manner. Contact 405-370-3457 - Nplants2008@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full time associate. Candidate must be very hard working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH EAST PA
Available for busy 2-office practice in S.E. PA. All facets of podiatric medicine and surgery with excellent earning potential. Great area to live and work. Current associate leaving due to family emergency, so must fill position ASAP. Must be ABFAS Cert/Qual. podmedsurg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FL
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Tampa, Florida. 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 floridapodiatryfootcare@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing 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. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
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