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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,100 Subscribers Daily
October 21, 2022 #7,365  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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Do you examine patients' footwear for wear patterns?
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
AAPSM Educates TUSPM Students on EPAT
Members of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) Student Chapter at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) recently hosted AAPSM Fellow Lee Firestone, DPM along with Mr. Bob LoParo from CuraMedix, who lectured on EPAT Therapy and Sports Medicine in Practice.
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(L-R) TUSPM Students: Jennifer Vazquez, Andrew Kovalick, Miranda Royds, Alexander Thomas, Courtney Chandler, Dr. Lee Firestone, TUSPM Students: Julia Firestone, CuraMedix's Bob LoParo, TUSPM Students: Sharon Dei Tumi and Julius Hatcher |
They also discussed the advantages of EPAT treatment. It was the most attended event of the semester.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
IA Podiatrist Joins Adair County Health System
Adair County Health System has welcomed Sara Zelinskas, DPM, board certified foot and ankle surgeon, to the organization.
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Dr. Sara Zelinskas |
Dr. Zelinskas earned her podiatric medical degree from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed residency training in foot and ankle surgery at the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute in Federal Way, Washington. She is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Mandy Bilings, Western Iowa Today [10/20/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Podiatrist Opens Foot and Ankle Clinic in Idaho Falls
Braden Jenkins, DPM learned more than combat skills during his deployment in Iraq. It was 2010, and thousands of troops were being sent home as Operation Iraqi Freedom was coming to a close. Jenkins and his comrades in the Idaho National Guard 116th Calvary 1-148 Artillery Unit were being deployed to conduct stability operations as part of Operation New Dawn.
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Dr. Braden Jenkins |
The long hours of marching and doing drills in combat boots were causing blisters, ingrown toenails, traumatic injuries, and other issues for many of his fellow soldiers. It’s a memory that stayed with Dr. Jenkins, and when his deployment was over, he decided to become a podiatrist.
Source: Rett Nelson, East Idaho News [10/19/22]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
MI Podiatrist Profiled in New Boxing Book
Author Doveed Linder in Ringside 2, McFarland and Company, presents a second collection of 24 exclusive interviews with boxing insiders featuring some of the most influential personalities in ring history. Included in this book are former heavyweight champions Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield and promoter Don King .
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(L-R) Muhammad Ali and Dr. Stuart Kirschenbaum |
Stuart Kirschenbaum, DPM, Boxing Commissioner Emeritus of Michigan, was the longest serving boxing commissioner in state history having served under four governors. He has for the past forty years been held in high esteem worldwide as a leader in the regulation of the sport. He has testified numerous times in Congressional hearings in Washington, DC. An entire chapter focuses on Dr. Kirschenbaum’s illustrious career.
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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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Today's featured article |
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Six Strategies to Mitigate Provider Burnout
Here are six strategies to mitigate provider burnout in your practice.
2. Optimize Workflows
Maximize electronic medical records (EMRs) and your other technological resources as efficiently and effectively as possible to give staff the best opportunities for success in their roles. It is critical to leverage technology like voice recognition to give providers more time back so they do not have to focus on menial tasks and can use this time to perform other personal or professional activities. Optimizing the processes put in place to practice at the height of their license will allow providers more time to focus on the patient, and work within their scope, without spending wasteful time on non-critical tasks which other care team members can perform.
Source: Raki K. Pai, MD, Peter Y. Hahn, MD, Medical Economics [10/17/22]
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| PODIATRIC VIDEOS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: First-Time Diabetic Wound Video
From: Roger Kilfoil, DPM
This is a short educational video made for patients with a first- time diabetic wound.
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Click on photo to see Dr. Roger Kilfoil deroof a diabetic ulcer. |
Roger Kilfoil Jr., DPM, Baldwin, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) | |
From: Eddie Davis, DPM
Kudos to Paul Kesselman, DPM for a great post concerning abuse of the system by Medicare Advantage plans. At first glance, it seems hard to understand how large health insurance corporations can get away with seemingly high overcharges to Medicare. It happened, in my opinion, because the system was structured in a manner that it allowed it to happen.
Medicare Part C was designed, presumably, as an alternative to traditional Medicare for the purpose of saving government funds. It did not do so from the beginning. CMS pays Medicare Advantage plans a fixed amount per month per patient signed up for the plans. That amount was never fixed at any significant discount to the average monthly traditional Medicare expenditure. Next, CMS allowed the plans to perform “audits” to show that the monthly payment was insufficient via a flawed formula. The plans could show that it has enrolled patients were sicker, perhaps subject to a higher intensity of care, but that was only on paper. The plans did not have to actually demonstrate that they had to provide a higher level of care. This has been going on for about 3 decades now! Either someone in government was ignoring this obvious issue or maybe they were on someone else’s payroll?
The Medicare Disadvantage plans could cherry pick patients. Did anyone actually compare intensity of care delivered to patients both in traditional Medicare and Part C? Many patients who are relatively healthy retirees initially enroll in Part C but then switch to traditional Medicare as they become less healthy and their medical needs increase. How about end of life care? It is well known that the largest percentage of healthcare spending occurs in and around patient end of life. What percentage of such patients are covered by Part C plans?
Eddie Davis, DPM, San Antonio, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM EDITORIALS) | |
From: Vince Marino, DPM
I am glad my post in response to Dr. Block’s PM editorial about the “High Cost of Being a Foot & Ankle Surgeon” has provoked some very good responses and initiated some thought and discussion. But I feel I must issue a clarification - I am not against performing surgery and still do a fair amount of surgery when the clinical circumstances require it. Yes I do minor office surgery which certainly reimburses at a higher rate than outpatient hospital and surgicenter.
Yes, we need to be able to teach our residents who wish to perform surgery and Yes, most of my surgeries are done at a surgicenter, which at least in my area, is infinitely more streamlined and efficient than going to the hospital. In fact, there are probably only 4 reasons I use the hospital for outpatient surgery: Patient BMI...
Editor's note: Dr. Marino's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Trick or treat for the feet? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH DALLAS SUBURBS
Exceptional opportunity for the right individual with superb personal, ?clinical?and surgical skills?.??Seeking well trained (PMSR/RRA), ethical, hardworking, motivated individual to join our group practice of 3 podiatrists. Full scope of podiatry including office, hospital and surgery center work. Expedited Partnership opportunity for the right individual. Well-rounded practice with competitive salary/benefits package. Please send letter of intent, CV and current photo to dpmopening@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Multi-doctor, multi-office podiatry practice in Burlington county, New Jersey seeking a full time motivated podiatrist for immediate hire. General podiatry, forefoot & rearfoot surgery, wound care, nursing home work. Track to partnership for the right individual. ABFAS certified/qualified preferred. Send inquiry and CV to hiringinsouthjersey@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – NC, VA, WV & PA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for experienced Associate Doctors to join our team! We have multiple openings: Charlotte, NC, Huntington, WV, Charleston, WV, Blacksburg, VA, & Central, PA. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!
The MedServ Group is a medical service provider group that connects board certified licensed podiatrists with health care facilities across numerous states servicing the elderly population. Flexible schedules, competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and administrative support. Please forward your resume to Raj Dawson at Rdawson@themedservgroup.com or Amontantine@themedservgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KY
Seeking well-trained associate in busy surgical practice with 4 well-established providers in and around beautiful Louisville, KY. High surgical volume. Opportunity to train top surgical residents. Level 2 trauma hospital system call available. Competitive salary with bonus structure, health benefits, 401k match, CME allowance, vacation. Submit resumes to dwinchell6603@gmail.com
PT AND FT PODIATRIST - LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Busy, fast-paced podiatry practice with multiple locations and doctors seeking a podiatrist for FT or PT hours. Well-established, fast growing practice. Competitive salary package and benefits. Please send CV to podiatryoffice20@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER HARTFORD, CT
Our four-doctor practice is looking for an associate to join us this coming Summer. Competitive six figure salary with a bonus structure, health insurance, 401-k and vacation benefits. You must be personable. Surgical training is desired. Send resume to amldpm64@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED – TOLEDO, OHIO
Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists is an established podiatry practice and expanding with multiple locations. Looking to add energetic and motivated podiatrists in the Toledo area. High compensation based on production. Existing patient base and growth opportunities available. Applicants must be Board qualified/certified. Please send CV and cover letter to info@ohiofootspecialists.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OAKLAND COUNTY - MICHIGAN
Podiatry position available for immediate hire to care for residents in extended care facility environments. Competitive salary. Flexible hours. If interested please email drteetime@aol.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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Podiatrist position available for immediate hire in a multidisciplinary practice for part time in Brooklyn, New York. Flexible hours and potential to progress to full time. Ideal position for recent grads. Send resume to dr.shtarkman@gmail.com or call Dr Shtarkman at 917-363-2702.
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 POSITIONS – LOUISVILLE, KY
National podiatry leader hiring physicians to practice at state-of-the-art facilities in Louisville — with more national locations to come soon. Our physicians receive generous compensation, bonuses, and a path to partnership without the financial risk. Email resume to careers@pacesetter-health.com or apply online at https://pacesetter-health.com/#careers
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer 2023. Thriving podiatry 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
UPPERLINE HEALTHCARE IS SEEKING A DPM FOR OUR SOUTH TAMPA AREA CLINICS
General routine foot care with surgical patients. BQ or BE is a plus! Forefoot-rearfoot, good mix of patients with Medicare and underserved patient populations. Immediate hire, generous compensation and benefits, partnership. Email your CV to Cheryl.Cleveland@upperlinehealth.com
UPPERLINE HEALTHCARE IS SEEKING A BILINGUAL DPM FOR POINCIANA, FLORIDA CLINIC
Fluent Spanish required. General routine foot care with surgical patients. BQ or BE is a plus! Forefoot-Rearfoot, good mix of patients with Medicare and underserved patient populations. Immediate hire, generous compensation and benefits, partnership. Email your CV to Cheryl.Cleveland@upperlinehealth.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 & FELLOWSHIP POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SW FL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PITTSBURGH, PA AREA
Multi doctor, multi office practice seeks a full time Associate trained in all aspects of podiatry and surgery. We currently have four office locations around the Pittsburgh area. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible and must have a Pennsylvania license or be eligible to obtain one. We offer a competitive salary with a bonus opportunity, a 401K and profit-sharing plan and health insurance. To apply, please forward a CV to: drkmo12@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHANDLER/GILBERT ARIZONA
Growing multi-location practice looking to hire a skilled podiatrist to join our team at Preferred Foot & Ankle Specialists. Seeking Full-time DPM with current Arizona state license and ABFAS or on track for ABFAS. Newly graduated residents are highly encouraged to apply. $200k-$250k annually. Resumes to anolan.pfas@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Progressive group with immediate open position. Full schedule, good variety of pathology, robust support staff, well equipped office, fellowship program affiliation, and many ancillaries. BQ/BC ABFAS preferred. Competitive salary/ benefits/ signing bonus/ ownership track. Send CV to podiatrymanda@gmail.com
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In Kansas City, your base, benies, and bonus easily afford you a mini-mansion in several of our nationally acclaimed school districts. And, you’ll still have a sh*t-ton left over to generously contribute to your tax-deferred retirement account! email your CV and cover letter to jeff@kansascityfootandankle.com.
DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP — MICHIGAN
Beaumont Hospital 12-month diabetic limb-Salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained Podiatric Surgeons. Heavy focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, wound care, research, and elective surgery. Please email your CV to Randy.Semma@beaumont.org
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PODIATRIC MEDICAL EDUCATION - SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking one full-time Assistant Professor to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional, multicultural learning environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic lectures, clinical workshops, and clinical education. https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/employment/ Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is dedicated to creating and fostering a diverse academic environment. EOE, Including Disability / Vets.
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