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July 04, 2022 #7,291  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
TPMA Installs New Officers and Board
Lacey Clawson, DPM, of Abilene, Texas, was installed as president of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA) during the 105th Annual Conference & Business Meeting on June 25, 2022, in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Clawson practices in an orthopedic group in Abilene, Texas, Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.
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Also installed were:
President-Elect: Neil Campbell, DPM
First Vice President: Michael VanPelt, DPM
Second Vice President: Nere Onosode, DPM
Immediate Past President: Maria Buitrago, DPM
Directors At Large: Scott Margolis, DPM, Isaac Bazan, DPM, Paul Brancheau, DPM, and Chris Browning, DPM
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
Walking Barefoot on Hot Surfaces Presents Burn Danger: LA Podiatrist
With another heat advisory approaching the region, a Monroe, LA podiatrist says a child running on hot concrete with no socks or shoes can be unsafe. When the temperature is 95 degrees or higher, the risks of burns increase; especially for children under two years old. Luke Joseph Hunter, DPM, a podiatrist and surgeon with The Foot and Ankle Clinics in Monroe-West Monroe, says children under the age of two are more at risk because the skin on their feet is thinner and they lack the reflexes to remove themselves from the burning area.
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“And these aren’t just first-degrees; these are second-degree burns with blistering - more pain, more swelling, so it can happen in as little as two seconds. You know, depending on how [hot] the asphalt or the concrete is,” says Dr. Hunter. He says this applies to people of all ages and people with decreased feeling in their feet.
Source: Kenya Ross, KNOE [6/29/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
MA Podiatrist Provides Summertime Foot Health Tips
Louis J. DeCaro, DPM, president of the American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics appeared on NBC’s Mass Appeal to talk about summertime foot tips. Dr. DeCaro talked about how important it is to protect your feet during the hot summer months. “If you have to wear flip-flops, make sure you apply waterproof high SPF sunscreen (and apply it regularly) to your feet. A lot of people make the mistake of frolicking their toes in the water at the beach or pool (unlike other parts of their body) and not realizing the sunscreen is wearing off!”
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According to Dr. DeCaro, “You should never wear flip-flops while walking long distances. Even the sturdiest flip-flops offer little in terms of shock absorption and arch support. If you must wear something open toed in the summer, wear a sturdy closed back sandal with arch support. It offers more support and control and will be safer in the long run.”
Source: Mass Appeal [6/29/22]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Get a Raise from Your Payers
Negotiating a successful payer contract increase is possible for those willing to craft a thoughtful, data-driven argument for why they deserve more money.
10. Know wher you''ll draw the line.
“If a payer isn’t going to pay comparable rates or increases, you always have the option to leave the network with a termination,” says Andrew Harding, co-founder and vice president of customer success at Rivet.
Source: Lisa Eramo, MA, Medical Economics [6/8/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY) | |
RE: The Retirement of Stuart Kigner, DPM
From: Adam Landsman, DPM
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Dr. Stuart Kigner |
My colleague and friend, Dr. Stuart Kigner retired today after practicing for 38 years at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) — the longest time that any podiatrist has ever practiced at MGH!
Adam Landsman, DPM, NY, NY
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RE: Rearfoot Striking in Running is Not Over-striding
From: Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
While lecturing at a podiatry conference, one of the other podiatrists lecturing on running made a claim about running that I need to address, since I have seen this type of misinformation being also spread on the Internet. What this lecturer stated was that if a runner has posterior heel wear on their running shoes, this means that they are a rearfoot-striking runner and are, therefore, also “over-striding”. While I certainly agree that posterior heel wear at the heel of the running shoe outersole indicates a rearfoot-striking style of running gait, his further claim that a rearfoot-striking pattern in running gait also indicates “over-striding” is simply not true.
Unfortunately, many of the barefoot running and minimalist running shoe zealots who were quite vocal on the Internet during the ill-fated barefoot running and minimalist running shoe fads of a decade ago, also wrongly proclaimed that rearfoot-striking running is somehow an incorrect way to run, leading to injuries, and is not “natural”. They made unsupported statements about rearfoot-striking running that revolved around their odd concept that...
Editor's note: Dr. Kirby's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Why Does Podiatry Continue to be Its Own Worst Enemy?
From: John Keenan, DPM
I've read with interest the viewpoints from the “Who wants to be a podiatrist?” and podiatrists vs. Orthopod letters. Some of those viewpoints come from doctors with names I readily recognize, and some from doctors I've never heard of. All have at least some objective facts and some subjective opinions. Below are some of my opinions, and hopefully I'll be able to throw in some subjective facts to back them up.
Podiatrists are their own worst enemies. A podiatrist who has been practicing for years more than myself corrected me once: we don't do 'routine foot care' (RFC). We do 'at-risk foot care'. Medicare doesn't pay for RFC unless that patient needs the care of a professional due to risk factors (or pain). Why do we refer to it as 'routine'? If it's that routine, could (apologies to GEICO) a caveman do it? Yet we continue to minimize the services we provide in our own minds. Don't. We save limbs. We save a lot of healthcare dollars by catching problems early...
Editor's note: Dr. Keenan's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Paul Slowik, DPM, Gary R Dorfman, DPM
Congrats to Bruce Lawrence for his contribution of $500,000 to the CPMA. I hope this inspires others to help push our profession forward.
Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
It has been my privilege and honor to practice in the same city as Dr. Lawrence. His degree of professionalism and innovation is unequalled. He is the most “pro podiatry” practitioner I have ever met. His generosity of $500k is unparalleled. Thank you Bruce for contributing to this most noble cause, the Legacy Fund!
Paul Slowik, DPM, Oceanside, CA
Kudos to Dr. Lawrence for his magnificent gift to the CPMA’s Legacy Fund. This is the true, unselfish meaning of, “giving back to your profession” for what it has given to you. He has my sincere admiration and hopefully that of the entire profession.
Gary R Dorfman, DPM, Dana Point, CA
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RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BREEZY POINT, NYC
Retiring! Established (31years) 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 part-time satellite office. Low overhead. Price negotiable. elizsmurphy@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SAN DIEGO
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
FREE PART TIME PRACTICE – CONNECTICUT
Perfect CT Shoreline satellite location. SIMPLY looking for qualified DPM to take over reasonable monthly rent. VERY BUSY 30 year old fully equipped, digital x-rays, 3 Midmark chairs, orthotic lab. Call Dr. G at 203-243-2545.
FOR SALE - COMPLETELY EQUIPPED PODIATRIC PRACTICE - PHILADELPHIA SUBURB
This solo podiatry practice is located in a Philadelphia suburb near the Pennsylvania turnpike. Very long established. Over 35 years (historical reference: 3 previous podiatrists in the same practice) excellent referral base and volume. Additional amenities: computerized records, orthotic lab, digital x-ray, surgical suite, free parking, and more. Podiatric associate with surgical experience wanted and/or available for dale. A reasonable offer will be accepted. For more information and virtual tour, email hershpodiatry@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - X CEL UNIT
Model MB-700A/C, KVP 50-70, Bought in 1995. Very good condition. Can be retrofitted for digital x-rays. Unit located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Please email offer to Drrottenbergsoffice@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ASHEVILLE, NC
U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Asheville, NC- part of the fast-growing metropolitan area of Asheville. We are a growing group of 153 providers and 98 locations. If personable, motivated, and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed in NC to be considered for this position.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - NORTHERN VIRGINIA (MT. VERNON) /SUBURB WASHINGTON DC
Large fast growing full scope practice, across the street from hospital. 30-year established busy private practice, looking for potential partnership. Base salary $135K, plus incentive pay, malpractice, PTO, paid CME, and retirement. Send cover letter (“Why I am your next superstar”) and CV to hottoe@capitalfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BEVERLY HILLS, CA
We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and hospitals in our Beverly Hills, CA location. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program (NO Resident applications) • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification is highly preferred • High levels of empathy, analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills are required for this role • Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities. Emails for the applicants can it be sent directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking Spanish speaking associate to join a fast-growing multi locations, busy expanding podiatry group practice in NJ. Looking for a well trained in all surgical podiatrist in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Largest group in the central valley is seeking associate. Must be highly motivated with good patient skills and personality. Must be board qualified or certified salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing, and will help with student loan repayment. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Office based, Surgery Center and hospital-based with no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice. Please e-mail CV and short bio to tflores@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Join our team! We are seeking a podiatrist who is personable, ethical and committed to patient care to join our busy non-surgical practice in beautiful North Scottsdale, Arizona. Competitive salary with additional commission earning potential, health and malpractice insurance, PTO, CME allowance, and a pleasant work environment with supportive staff. Our office has a pedorthist, x-ray tech, and a licensed pedicurist to help with your patient care - and all will aid in increasing your personal earnings. Required: Current holder of Arizona Podiatry State Licensure. All Interested candidates should send cover letter and CV to cathydpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CENTRAL, PA
www.martinfootandankle.com is looking for a professional and energetic associate. Practice is high volume and full scope. Practice includes: 5 offices, 4 PT gyms & 2 shoe stores. Competitive compensation & benefits. Send letter of interest and CV to jbowen@martinfootandankle.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)
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Digital x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN NJ
Looking for Associate for a busy Northern NJ Podiatry Practice. Flexible hours, with total hospital admissions and surgical opportunities from the practice. (Atlantic Health Care-Chilton Hospital) Please contact: Dr. Bart Cohen Pompton Lakes, NJ
C: (201) 281-3036
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HAMILTON, MONTANA
Growing podiatry group in Western Montana seeking associate for full time position. Must be ABFAS Qualified in foot and ankle. Partnership opportunity for motivated individual. Minimal call requirements. Requires some travel 1-2 days/week. Health Ins/401k provided. Look for a promising future and work-life-balance in a growing University town with endless recreational opportunities. Submit CV and cover letter to: missoulafootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE FT/PT - RHINEBECK, NY
Associate wanted for established 2-practitioner, well rounded practice. Plenty of surgery available. All phases of podiatry - surgery, orthotics, routine care, and wound care. Affiliation with wound care centers possible. Digital x-ray and new modern ultrasound. Please email with contact info - PodassociateNY@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
PODIATRIST WANTED IN NEW JERSEY
Immediate opening for a podiatrist in New Jersey to service nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Full-time and part-time positions available. Days/Hours flexible. Excellent compensation. Excellent staff is always available to help make you successful and your job easier! E-mail CV to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – FLORIDA
Well-established practice seeks reliable PT/FT Mobile Podiatry team players for home visits, ALF/ILF, RN Homes throughout Florida. Tampa to Naples; Orlando/Ocala; South Florida. Flexible. No call. Weekends optional. Competitive commission plus mileage. Earn 100K+ part time. contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY
Great opportunity for a new associate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, world renowned institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FOOTHILLS OF NC
Seeking PSR-36 trained DPM for associate position with busy practice in foothills of NC. Should be well trained in forefoot rearfoot, and wound care. Competitive salary, benefits and bonuses. Buy-in available. Three-doctor practice with one retiring. Located near major metropolitan city, Send resume to jmauney@foothillspodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ARKANSAS
Well established 30y/o highly respected two physician podiatry group. This position is available to a well-trained, personable, motivated, goal oriented, entrepreneurial minded physician. This practice offers all facets of podiatric medicine with an onsite ASC. Located in a rapidly growing, medium size city with a Division I University and a great place to raise a family. All applicable standard benefits included. Send CV to podiatrygroup@sbcglobal.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT
Busy, growing practice. All phases of foot and ankle care. Service oriented practice. Looking for full time or part time associate. Surgical skills a plus but not required. Great personality and teamwork required. Competitive compensation based on experience. E-mail CV to drbetschart@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. GEORGE, UT
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, 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 st.georgefootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN WASHINGTON
Looking for a great opportunity in the beautiful Pacific Northwest? Position with future partnership/ownership possible for motivated DPM. Must be Board eligible or certified. Western Washington north of Seattle growing community, full surgical opportunities at local hospitals. dogsarebarking@hotmail.com
PODIATRIST - CHICAGO
Busy, multi-physician podiatry practice in Chicago looking to hire podiatrist for office base and housecalls. Earnings $350K and up, flexible hours, full or part time, fixed hours, full logistics and scheduling provided, bonus and partnership track, malpractice and health insurance. Peers physicians references provided. Please email Kinga.efac@gmail.com or call 312-375-6430.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - GEORGIA, MASSACHUSETTS and SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Georgia, Massachusetts and Southern New Jersey. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - ST. GEORGE, UT
Associate podiatrist needed in our St. George Utah clinic. Will absorb around 230 patients per month with lots of room to grow. Partnership can be earned. Learn more about us at afacutah.com. We are excited to have you join our team! Send CV and cover letter to tyson@afacutah.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, WV
U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Charleston, WV - part of the fast-growing metropolitan area of Charleston. We are a growing group of 153 providers and 98 locations. If personable, motivated, and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed in WV to be considered for this position.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VERNAL, UT
I mmediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Vernal, 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 vernalfootcare@gmail.com
FELLOW POSITION - NAPLES-FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Fellow position in Naples-Fort Myers, Florida, beginning July, 2022. Associates in Medicine and Surgery Reconstructive Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship. All aspects of practice management and clinical care in office and around area hospital systems in Collier and Lee Counties. Email Dr. Batelli (ebatelli@aimsfl.com) CV and further info.
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