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August 22, 2023 #7,567  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Compression Socks are an Under-utilized Option: OH Podiatrist
Compression socks (or compression stockings) are socks of various length and tightness that are designed to gently squeeze legs a bit more than typical socks. “The key intention is to promote better blood circulation in the legs,” explains Georgeanne Botek, DPM. “It’s a very practical and common thing. But at the same time, it’s a very under-utilized option.”
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Dr. Georgeanne Botek |
Compression socks work most notably to help with venous problems of the legs. “Nearly 90% of leg disorders originate within the veins,” says Dr. Botek. Besides venous insufficiency, Dr. Botek says that another common reason for wearing compression socks is to aid in blood flow when you’re sitting for long periods of time, like on a long flight. With less movement and weaker circulation, there’s more pooling and retention of blood in the legs, which can raise chances of clots.
Source: Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials [8/17/23]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NC Podiatrist Joins Foothills Podiatry
Sruti Karwa, DPM is the newest addition to Foothills Podiatry in Shelby, NC. Dr. Karwa graduated from the New York College of Podiatic Medicine.
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Dr. Karwa completed her podiatric residency at Yale New Haven in Connecticut. She will be joining Ron Maskarinec, DPM and Gretchen Lawrence, DPM.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Delivers Grand Rounds at RUHS
Dr. David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California, co-founder of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) and founding president of ALPS, delivered a grand rounds lecture to the Department of Surgery at Riverside University Health System Medical Center (RUHS). This marks the first time a podiatric surgeon has been invited to give grand rounds to the group, signifying a continued step forward in interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Dr. David Armstrong (center) delivers grand rounds at RUHS |
Dr. Armstrong’s lecture focused on the critical importance of developing interdisciplinary programs in the USA and worldwide. Drawing from his extensive expertise, he provided insights into the “toe and flow” model, an innovative podiatric and vascular surgery approach that he developed. This model has guided the design of RUHS’s cutting-edge limb preservation program.
Source: ALPS News [8/14/23]
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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 | |
5 Things to Consider When Selling Your Practice
3. If you own the practice, prepare for two sales.
Do you own your practice building or have ownership of your office space in an office condo? If so, you now have two sales to make. Here are your options:
• Sell the practice and lease the space. This overcomes resistance to ownership at this time. It also means that you are now the landlord. Following the sale, you could have your property in the hands of a property management company, who would collect rents and maintain the facility.
• Sell the practice and lease the space, with an option to buy at a future date (say five years). If the physician does not exercise the option, you can continue as a landlord or consider finding a buyer interested in investing in rentable space.
• Sell the practice and sell the space. If the practice buyer is not interested in ownership of the facility, consider finding a buyer. This makes sense if you are not planning to remain in the community.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, George Conomikes, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
Many years ago, I attended an EMR discussion in Dallas. This was during the time the government was offering incentives for EMR. The speaker was an attorney. At the end of his talk, he posed the question, “How much money do you think EMR (EHR) will cost you over the next few years?” Several of the audience posited anywhere from 10K-25K. My guess was over 100K and climbing. The attorney scoffed at this.
Turned out I was right. Hardware and software maintenance and continuing software updates are very expensive. However, in today’s medicine, EMR (EHR) is necessary to do business and effective record-keeping. There are many reasons for this, ranging from submission of electronic claims, effective communication with other healthcare professionals, compliance with the law, electronic Rx submission, and, of course, accurate medical records available at the push of a button.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeff Kittay, DPM
I am a 1979 NYCPM alumnus, eight years out from practice, and remain a regular reader of PM News. How disappointing it remains to read the same complaints about unfair/limited/denial of payments to duly licensed well-trained professionals, that existed during my 40 years as a student and in practice. The insurers use the same language and excuses they have for decades in denying legitimate claims and/or reducing procedure payments when E/M codes are billed simultaneously, though for an unrelated diagnosis. I see that essentially nothing has changed since I left practice in 2015, which reinforces my decision to leave as the best one for me. The insurers have won the game, set, and match, and there’s nothing any of us can do about it. When the powers that be decided NOT to change the degree from DPM to MD, with all the attendant rigamarole that that would have entailed, podiatry’s fate was sealed.
For those who remain in practice, I can only wish you well, but the cards are stacked against you. I paraphrase Dr. Kass when I state the obvious, there are only so many hours in your day, so many patients you can see and safely treat, and still retain your health, sanity, and family life.
Jeff Kittay, DPM (retired), Pacuarito, Costa Rica
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 B | |
From: David Secord, DPM
Every one of the points presented by Dr. Kass is legitimate, concerning, and continues to degrade our profession. The solution would be a class action lawsuit and would portend a leveling of the playing field if we had about 10 million to spend on a retainer and associated billable hours to fight this clearly illegal discrimination. Although a few people have offered a solution in operating as a concierge practice, the fear of the unknown and the questionable economic strata makes that a difficult choice for most.
The salient question—as I see it—is “how do they get away with this?” The answer is “because they can and we let them.” The fix is in legally, as any organized pushback on this by our organized profession (en masse) refusing to take insurance anymore could lead to charges under the provisions of the Sherman-Taft Antitrust statute from 1890. We envy the dental profession, in that they were able to organize and largely avoid the strictures of the insurance companies, but as long as a majority of our providers take falling reimbursement in an age of rising costs, they will continue to stick it to us with impunity. It reminds me of the Pogo cartoon, wherein the character states, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
David Secord, DPM, McAllen, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY ) | |
From: Andrew Levy, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Lewis on his accomplishments and continued loyalty to his program. It is so encouraging to see young leaders demonstrating their excellent capabilities. Bravo, Dr. Lewis!
Andrew Levy, DPM (Retired), Jupiter, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Source: Liam Fahy via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SANTA BARBARA, CA
Turn-key practice in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA. Stand-alone 1200 sq-ft office with 4 treatment rooms, digital XR, and MLS laser. Good mix of surgery, wound care, biomechanics, and CNC. Community hospital and surgery centers nearby. Please email info@alignfootankle.com if seriously interested.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Busy, 41 year old solo practice. Large modern clinic. Huge patient list and population draw. Close to surgery centers. Grossing over 500K with only 24 clinic hours per week. Everything needed to produce immediate income. Unlimited potential. Wonderful area to live and practice. Affordable, easy financing. Will stay for transition. For more info: wwfoot4sale.com
SALE OF PODIATRY PRACTICE AND BUILDING – NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Free podiatry practice grossing half million dollars annually, with purchase of professional building, located in prestige community in Nassau county. 1.05m firm. Contact bombbustr7@aol.com if interested.
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON AREA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Very busy practice looking for well rounded, ethical Associate with a good bedside manner for new location. Starting salary competitive with bonus/benefits. Surgical skills a plus but not required. Please sent CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate associate position to join our team. An expanding, dynamic podiatry practice with lots of room to grow. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to take call, hospital call required. Maryland license preferred, BQ required. Full benefit package available. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.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 PHYSICIAN NEEDED -TEXAS
Graff: Foot, Ankle & Wound Care is looking for a motivated, well-trained podiatrist eager to work hard and grow the practice. The associate will work mainly in our satellite office locations once training is complete. Candidate must excel in elective surgery and be willing to complete their CWSP training, Certified Wound Care Specialist, and HBO certification. We are looking for someone ambitious and a team player with the potential for personal financial growth and great quality of life. Current Texas practicing physicians: SIGN-ON BONUS + salary + percent of collections. New DPM: salary + percent of collections. Contact: Amanda2@texasfootsurgery.com https://www.drgraff.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Associate and eventual partner wanted for thriving practice. Competitive salary with bonus structure (latest associate made >$200k first full year), liability, retirement and vacation. Community is large enough to build the practice you desire, a fantastic place to live and raise a family. Inquire further at mnmrichins@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Seeking full-time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Send CV to RussAllen25@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Seeking a part-time/fulltime podiatrist to join our already established and growing practice. Our offices are located on Long Island, NY. One is in Massapequa and the other is in Smithtown. Great opportunity for the right individual. Please send your resume to info@Robbinspodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer 2024. Thriving pod4atry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for an associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to WOW our patient with your charismatic personality and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art office (which includes MRI) with a team-oriented culture. 3-year surgical residency required. Submit CV to jswalter@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Podiatry in Paradise! US News and World Report called our city the #4 best place to live in the US and the #1 place in Florida. Come practice with us in paradise. www.podiatryinparadise.com
FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - BUFFALO/ROCHESTER, NY
Rapidly expanding podiatrist owned and operated company offering a full time position with benefits servicing Nursing Homes and SNFs in the Buffalo and Rochester areas. Send CV and inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – UTAH
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 laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DURANGO, CO
Established and fast growing multi-specialty group is looking for a full-time podiatrist in the Durango Colorado area. Interested in an energetic team member who is able to manage and direct all aspects of Podiatry. Salary -$150-200K based on experience. Bonus structure. Benefits. Please send your CV to nick@innovationmedgroup.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 POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice seeks FT/PT surgically-trained associate with partnership opportunity. Must be friendly, energetic and self-motivated, willing to work both in office as well as do house calls and go to assisted living facilities. Must be able to work Saturdays. Being fluent in Spanish is a plus. dgrossman5@optimum.net
JOIN OUR TEAM – PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!
Seeking a skilled and compassionate podiatrist to join our thriving practice in Southwest Florida. You'll enjoy a picturesque location, vibrant community, and excellent work-life balance. Perform comprehensive foot and ankle care, diagnose and treat various conditions, and collaborate with our dedicated medical team. State-of-the-art facilities and supportive environment provided. Competitive compensation package and benefits available. **Requirements:** - ABFAS BQ or BC - Strong clinical and communication skills If you're passionate about improving lives through podiatry, email your CV to Dr. Lam at DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com and take a step toward an exciting new opportunity.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS AREA
UNHAPPY IN PRACTICE?...Excellent private practice opportunity in St. Louis area for now and in the future. Call Edward Stein, DPM - cell phone for confidential conversation (314) 565-2739.
PART TIME POSITION - WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
Looking for part time podiatrist either surgical or non-surgical for full day Wednesdays and Fridays weekly for location in Valhalla NY. Call (914) 290-6360 or email westchester@faasny.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Cutting edge podiatry practice with multiple locations seeking associates for full or part time employment. We offer all aspects of foot and ankle care and provide you with the ability to grow as a physician. Exceedingly fair professional compensation commensurate with level of commitment. podiatryoffice20@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OREGON
Tracktown USA! Seeking full-time forefoot/rearfoot associate, ABFAS BQ/BC. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Well paid hospital call at level III trauma center. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Enjoy skiing, world class mountain biking, surfing, fly fishing and the Oregon Coast. University of Oregon Ducks, Minor league baseball, great live music, Eugene Ballet, Eugene Symphony. CV to dustydock@gmail.com
PART TIME ASSOCIATE - DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ATLANTA AREA
Seeking a highly motivated associate with potential for partnership. Located in beautiful suburban North Atlanta. Surgery Center and PT unit onsite. ABFAS BC/BQ. GA Licensed. Send CV to mward@mariettapodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH AREA
Mountain West Podiatry has immediate positions for a full or part-time podiatrist. This is a mobile position. No weekends or call. ALFs, Home Visits, and Mobile Office locations. Competitive wages. Call or text 801-815-6862 or Email CV to mountainwestpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIION - ATLANTA AREA
Looking for surgically-oriented podiatrist to join our well-established, physician-owned practice located in South Atlanta with four offices and surgery center. Competitive compensation package. Our clinic is closed on weekends and holidays, providing a great work-life balance. Send CV to drjeff@americanfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KNOXVILLE, TN
Join our Team! Faculty Physicians Knoxville is seeking an experienced DPM for our busy podiatry practice in East TN. Candidate must be board certified by ABPM and have a current license and DEA. TN License is preferred. This position requires 2-3 years of experience in podiatry practice. The candidate must possess a pleasant personality, positive attitude towards growth and willingness to develop the practice in other areas of TN. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in the East TN region. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. Send CV to tvohra@facultyphysicians.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Busy two-office practice with five doctors in Upstate SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short- and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send face letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE – SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
LECOM is recruiting full and part time Clinical Faculty. Must be well versed and experienced in all phases of podiatric medical care and possess a level of expertise within the profession of podiatry. Responsibilities include teaching in the podiatric clinical skills courses and delivering lecture presentations to first and second year podiatric medical students. DPM degree required; must be board certified and licensed or eligible for a license to practice podiatric medicine. Teaching experience in academia with 2-5 years or more of clinical practice experience is preferred. Apply at www.lecom.edu/jobs.
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