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September 16, 2021 #7,039  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Congratulations to Chris Seuferling, DPM of Portland, OR, winner of last week's prize of a $100 Target Gift card. We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the February 2022 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this anonymous survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win. To begin survey, click here.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MA Podiatrist Discusses Hammertoes
According to Thanh Dinh, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon and president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), one of the most common types of pain women feel in their feet in autumn comes from hammertoes. “A hammertoe is a ‘bending’ or contracture deformity of one or both joints of a toe,” Dr. Dinh says. “The abnormal bending puts pressure on the toe when wearing shoes and causes problems to develop -- which can start mildly and worsen over time.”
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Women with hammertoes can experience pain or irritation of the affected toe when wearing shoes. Corns and calluses on the toe, between the toes or on the ball of the foot can occur from the constant friction against the shoes with hammertoes. Inflammation, redness, or a burning sensation are also possible and, in severe cases, open sores may form.
Source: StatePoint Media [9/14/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
FL Podiatrist Joins Emerge Healthcare
Kaitlyn Laube Ward, DPM has joined Emerge Healthcare in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Ward earned her podiatric medical degree from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Ward completed her residency training at the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute in Federal Way, WA. She completed her fellowship in Complex Deformity Correction and Microsurgical Limb Reconstruction under the direction of Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo, DPM in Chicago, IL.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
NJ Podiatrist Joins Summit Health
Amanda Borrelli, DPM, MPH has joined Summit Health in Essex Fells, New Jersey. Dr. Borrelli earned her podiatric medical degree at the Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine and a Masters of Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Dr. Borrelli completed her podiatric redisency at the CarePoint Health System. She is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: Linkedin
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Time in Range — Not HbA1c — Should Guide Most Diabetes Treatment Decisions
Clinicians should consider temporary continuous glucose monitoring for any person with diabetes to assess their time spent in the recommended glucose range as an effective guide for treatment decisions, according to a speaker. HbA1c may underestimate or overestimate a person’s glucose levels, does not reveal glycemic variability, and has limited utility for insulin dosing decisions, George Grunberger, MD, FACP, chairman of the Grunberger Diabetes Institute in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, said during a presentation at the Heart in Diabetes CME Conference.
HbA1c is also unreliable for people with hemolytic anemia and iron deficiency and for those who are pregnant. HbA1c correlation with mean glucose can also vary among racial backgrounds. Time in range emerged as a prominent theme among diabetes experts as early as 2016, when the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology convened a consensus conference on CGM to determine new standard simple metrics that could inform therapy adjustment and “get away from HbA1c culture,” Grunberger said.
Source: Regina Schaffer, Endocrine Today [9/12/21]
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CMS to Require Staff at Hospitals and Other Facilities to Get COVID-19 Vaccines
The Biden administration is moving to require all Medicare and Medicaid facilities to vaccinate their workforce, expanding a mandate already applied to nursing home staff. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week announced its intention to release an interim final rule in October to require hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, and other facilities to vaccinate their staff as a condition for participating in Medicare and Medicaid.
“Data show that the higher the level of vaccination rates among providers and staff, the lower the infection rate is among patients who are dependent upon them for care,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure in a statement. “Now is the time to act.” Healthcare workers currently employed in affected facilities who are not vaccinated need to begin the process immediately, CMS said.
Source: Robert King, Fierce Healthcare [9/9/21]
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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 | |
Six Things to NEVER Say to a Patient
Here’s your guide to six common phrases physicians too often say to patients, but shouldn’t:
6. “Oops.” This was the favorite among our informal mini-survey of physicians, but all jokes aside, if you make a mistake this is not the phrase you want to lead with when telling the patient. Transparency and admission of error are good rules of thumb, but hearing the doctor utter “Oops” or some similar term while on the exam table strikes fear into even the toughest patients. Try to avoid exclamations and tell the patient the truth in a way that exudes competence and professionalism.
Source: Logan Lutton, Sara Michael, Abigail Beckel, Physicians Practice [9/2/21]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Big Bunion Surgery
I have a patient with a very large bunion deformity. I am planning a Lapidus bunionectomy and plan to combine this with an Akin osteotomy and McBride procedure. Are these all separate procedures for this case?
Response: The CPT book is getting away from using names such as McBride/Lapidus/etc. as it can not fully reflect what procedures are being performed.
If you are fusing the metatarsal cuneiform joint and removing the medial eminence of the first metatarsal head, that is one procedure. The phalanx osteotomy would be billable separately. Your operative report needs to document what exactly you are doing to justify the procedure(s) performed.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: ASPS Voting to Allow Non-Surgical Board Status to Qualify for Fellow Status
I recently decided to cancel my Fellow status with ASPS. I rejoined the ACFAS. I recently was informed that ASPS, which is a society of “podiatric surgeons”, is asking its members to vote to change its bylaws. To be a Fellow, you previously needed to be certified by ABFAS. Now they are trying to say you can be certified by ABFAS and/or ABPM (which is NOT a surgical board!). Many members should be offended that this is even up for a vote. This society would lose all of its credibility if it allows members who are not certified in podiatric surgery to be called a Fellow from a society that calls its Fellows podiatric surgeons.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a big guy with a big heart.
Gene Spector, DPM
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Inspired by porcupines? |
Source: Annelies Wouters via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
SEEKING CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - NYCPM, DEPt OF RADIOLOGY/MEDICINE
Looking for a motivated full-time podiatrist with excellent clinical and academic skills with a strong background in podiatric radiology. Responsibilities: Providing quality patient care, teaching students and residents in the diagnoses and treatments of foot and ankle diseases at the NY College of Podiatric Medicine and other NYC Health and Hospital facilities. Must be well versed in reading foot and ankle x-ray, CT-scan, Ultrasound, and MRI. Qualifications: DPM Degree from an accredited college of Podiatric Medicine, NY License, Board Certified/Board Eligible. Please send CV and cover letter to Mr. Joel Sturm, COO & Vice President for Administration at JSTURM@NYCPM.EDU
PART TIME ASSOCIATE NEEDED - NYC
$70/hr.1-3 days a week. Well respected Park Ave practice. Room for growth. Please email healthyfeetny@gmail.com with CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BOSTON, MA
Foot & Ankle Associates One of the busiest podiatric practices in the Boston area since 1987 We are seeking a full or part time associate who is highly motivated and board qualified/certified in surgery please forward CV to Footanklewinthrop@gmail.com or fax to 617-846-3513.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seek 3 or 4 years associate, to join a fast-growing multi locations, NJ busy expanding podiatry group practice. Requires individual who is well trained in all surgical fore and rear foot & ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Start date July 2022 Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA
Palm Beach Podiatry Concierge provides quality VIP care to residential homes and some facilities. Home visits provide the possibility of a much higher reimbursement than facilities. Will match or beat any other commission-based offer in the surrounding Florida areas. Looking for Full-Time and Part-Time podiatrists. Enjoy all the benefits of working for a modern VIP organization, such as casual attire, travel expenses, and much more. Enjoy a semi-retired lifestyle while still working. Send your CV to contact@podiatristathome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PA
Seeking a full-time BQ/BC associate to help grow a multi-office practice in Western PA. Must be competent in conservative/surgical treatments of the foot and ankle, along with wound care. Competitive salary with benefits (health insurance, mal-practice, CME, 401k, state licensing) offered. Email CV to wpafootdocs@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTH CAROLINA
Immediate associate position that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Research opportunities available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and wide range of benefits. North Carolina license to practice is required for this position. All interested candidates send a CV with 2 letters of reference to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Seeking a highly motivated individual interested in evolving in private practice to a wealthy and knowledgeable affiliate entity with a large surgical-based podiatry group. Surgeons with a two or three-year residency preferred. Come join and Let’s keep New Yorkers on their feet! Please email your CV to podiatrynewyork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND/ WEST VIRGINIA AREA
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations and ASC seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS
Associate leading to partnership. We are a multi doctor, multi-location practice in the beautiful NC mountains, a great place to live and raise a family. Minimal call coverage. We offer a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and wide range of benefits. New associates are treated as a partner from day one. No "cherry picking". North Carolina license required. Send a list of "career goals", "personal goals" and CV to SMFC@att.net
FT-ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST- LOS ANGELES
State-of-the-Art Podiatry Office in Los Angeles looking for the right-minded affable DPM to join our team of friendly, motivated professionals ingrained in a culture of teamwork. Driven by a dynamic, transparent leadership team, physician involvement is a key focus, enabling constant improvements delivering high-quality care that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and hospitals. The Podiatrist services patients in skilled nursing facilities, in-office, satellite office and hospitals. Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefit package. If interested submit CV and references to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - SUNNY PALM SPRINGS, CA
WCFA Center is looking to add additional Associates to our team, we are looking for a candidate with wound care training as well as experience in foot and ankle reconstruction. Our practice is full spectrum within the field of foot and ankle surgery including ankle replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and diabetic reconstruction. The new associates will be responsible for taking calls and will see a high volume of clinic patients. Our practice is known for high surgical volume and excellent customer service. Email CV to manager@westcoastfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY TEXAS
Looking for podiatrists to join practice treating patients in Nursing Facilities in TEXAS. Locations available in/around Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Midland/Odessa, as well as others. Full time or Part time positions available. Flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Immediate F/T position with Long Island based group practice. Seeking amicable, charismatic, EMR savvy team player who is board certified/ qualified in surgery. Competitive compensation with many perks and benefits. Great opportunity for growth. Please send CV to: OWHHpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Start date 8/1/22. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, SC
Board qualified/certified podiatrist needed for busy, well established practice in Charleston, SC. Practice utilizes mini c-arm, ultrasound, laser, DME and retail. Hardworking ethical individual needed to fill position. Please email resume and cover letter to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, 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. Work available in VA, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA, CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
JULY 2022 ASSOCIATE LEADING TO PARTNERSHIP POSITION - FLORIDA
Practice where you want to live! And this is where you want to live; http://www.nytimes.com/ref/realestate/greathomes/GH-swflorida.html Our uniquely positioned small group in paradise is seeking a podiatrist comfortable in all settings, from foot care to rearfoot/ankle surgery, office to hospital. Numerous hospital and surgical center opportunities abound. Associates and partners have always earned higher than average incomes. Forward us a CV, and a note describing what you believe you can bring to us, and come join us in Florida for the good life. westflpods@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH JERSEY
Seeking highly motivated, surgically trained, ethical, and responsible individual to join a successful practice with multiple locations and varied patient base. Part time or full time available with ownership potential. Excellent Salary commensurate with experience. Email CV to hhfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NATIONWIDE
We have opportunities with private practices across the U.S. These positions are for associates who want to become partners. NY, MI, NM, OR, WA. Send your C.V. to MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BOSTON AREA
30 year respected 3-doctor practice seeking to add podiatrist to our million dollar practice 12 miles north of Boston. Office, hospital, home and facility-based patient population. Pay based on generous % of collected revenues. Make your own schedule. Mass General Brigham hospital ACO. Will facilitate training and credentialing. Send CV to docsanf@msn.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship available. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
Immediate full-time associate to join our team. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to take call. ASC share opportunity. Min: Must BQ in foot. Full benefit package: six figure base w bonus structure, health/dental/vision, 401k, malpractice, licensure, DEA/CME and more. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Asheville, NC in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. We are a growing group of 117 providers and 70 locations. If personable, motivated, well-trained, and licensed in NC or willing to secure an NC license, 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. We look forward to hearing from you.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BRONX AND BROOKLYN, NY
Busy multi location podiatry practice seeking a podiatrist for their Bronx and Brooklyn locations. Looking for intelligent, well spoken, well rounded and dedicated podiatrist to join our team. Surgically or medically boarded a plus. Please send CV and salary requirements to fsfootcare@gmail.com.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION – YUMA, AZ
Looking for a podiatrist/surgeon to work with me in the practice my late husband built over 34 years. It is a hit the ground running business. I'm looking for immediate help. The position is salary with benefits. Location is Yuma, AZ. Please contact Sheila Myers-Farrell 928-287-8498 toedoc@roadrunner.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO
Full time position, competitive salary and benefits package. We have a general podiatry practice that sees a wide variety of patients with a focus on sports medicine, surgery, orthotics and ancillary services. Seeking a sociable, articulate practitioner who is confident in foot and ankle surgery but enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Candidate should be well-rounded and willing to learn private practice and the business skills that come with this. Partnership/ownership opportunity for the right candidate. This position is ready to be filled immediately. Send CV to drmaurer@esfootankle.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time OR Part time podiatrists to do home visits in Central NJ. Full Time Position: $100,000 Base Pay Plus BONUS, Paid Gas, Malpractice Ins., Health Ins, Car allowance, Administrative/EMR support. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS
Est. practice with optimum visibility and referrals. 3.5 days/week; increase growth by adding hours. Great income potential for a foot surgeon. Hospital privileges available. Gross approx. $300,000. Priced at $170,000 includes equipment, turn-key. Email at dpmassist@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - IA/IL BORDER
This practice operates four days per week. Strong patient volume. Office completely renovated (physical plant) and new equipment in 2015. Real estate option included. Practice has full range of services. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CONNECTICUT
Shoreline community 30+ years practice, high referrals, 4 year average over 500K 4 days a week 2.5 months vacation. Fully equipped digital x-ray US EMR, No Medicaid or Nursing Homes. Hospitals available. Will transition. Possible work to own. BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY contact LMH8@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - DENVER, COLORADO
Podiatry practice with steady growth for sale in the heart of Denver, CO. General podiatry with a mix of surgery, sports medicine, and foot care. Strong referral base with growth potential close to metro area hospitals. 20/20 X-ray, EMR, new office computers. Contact podiatrydenver@gmail.com
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