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November 01, 2022 #7,372  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| CPME NEWS | |
CPME Grants Candidacy Status for LECOM as 11th Podiatry School
At the Council on Podiatric Medical Education’s (CPME) meeting last week, it granted Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine candidacy status for accreditation as a podiatric medical college. While it is anticipated final approval will be given by CPME, there are still some processes to go through before that occurs.
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The college is based in Erie, PA with Jason E. Lee, DPM as its anticipated dean. It is projected that the first class will be in the fall of 2023, and will have 40 seats. This will be the 11th podiatry school.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NIFAS Acquires New Chicago, IL Practice
Business and medical entrepreneur, Patrick McEneaney, DPM, founder and CEO of Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists (NIFAS) has acquired a new podiatry practice on the Northwest side of Chicago on the Resurrection Medical Center campus. The purchase was finalized on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
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The practice, Talcott Foot & Ankle Specialists, was owned by Alan Tenczar, DPM and Michael J. Leonetti, DPM. After the sale, Dr. Tenczar has opted to remain on staff at Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists, while Dr. Leonetti is retiring.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Aging Leads to Dry Skin on Feet: UK Podiatrist
Aging plays into the gradual dehydration of your feet, causing the skin of your feet to look dry and flaky. Over time, the sweat glands in the feet lose their activeness and make the skin look dry, so we need to be wary of our hydration levels as we get older, podiatrist Margaret Dabbs tells The Guardian. "To help prevent and treat common foot complaints, good home care is necessary," she emphasizes.
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Margaret Dabbs |
Dabbs (via Women's Health) recommends filing your feet when they are dry and not wet because wet skin masks the areas that need to be addressed. Also, if you file with imprecision, you can over-file and weaken the skin tissues, which makes your skin more vulnerable to infection.
Source: Josee Ng, Glam [10/30/22]
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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 | |
4 Ways Streamlining Front Office Operations Can Drive Revenue For Your Practice
2. Automate your appointment reminders.
Ninety percent of cell phone users ignore calls and rarely check voicemails. However, people respond to text messages in about ninety seconds and check emails more than thirty-four times daily. Practices utilizing appointment scheduling software can set up reminders and notifications for upcoming patient appointments. Patients can confirm, cancel or reschedule with a few clicks.
For practices, automating appointment reminders reduces no-shows, improves scheduling accuracy, and eliminates the time-consuming task of manually confirming appointments. In addition, when appointments are canceled in advance or left unconfirmed, the practice can fill those available appointment slots to maximize profitability.
Source: Andrea Kowalski, Physicians Practice [10/27/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Removal of Foreign Body
I have a patient with multiple, retained metal fragments (bristles from a cleaning tool) and a subsequent infection that is going to require surgery. The fragments are deeper than the subcutaneous layer and located at the 1st intermetatarsal space. Any thoughts on an ICD-10 code?
Codingline Member
Response: Based upon the above post, the most appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to use for the multiple, retained metal fragments and the subsequent infection necessitating surgery are the following:
M79.57 Residual foreign body in soft tissue, ankle and foot
Z18.10 Retained metal fragments, unspecified or
Z78.11 Retained magnetic metal fragments or
Z78.12 Retained nonmagnetic metal fragments
L03.115 Cellulitis of right lower limb or,
L03.116 Cellulitis of left lower limb
What about the CPT code? Since the foreign bodies are located deeper than the subcutaneous layer within the 1st intermetatarsal space, the most appropriate CPT code would be the following:
CPT 28192 Removal of foreign body, foot; deep or
CPT 28193 Removal of foreign body, foot; complicated
The choice of CPT code would be based upon the extent of the procedure that was performed. Since all of the metal fragments are located within the 1st intermetatarsal space, it would be appropriate to bill the CPT code one time.
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, Lady Lake, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Deborah Ross. I attended the same residency program the year following her. She was a fine doctor and a very warm and considerate person. I appreciated getting to know her.
Marc Haspel, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ACFAS NEWS) | |
From: Joan Oloff, DPM, MS
I would like to thank Patrick for the thoughtful response to my letter. My intention was to make sure we continue to acknowledge and work together to improve diversity within our profession, particularly within our surgical subspecialty. This is not merely for the benefit of the women in our profession. The profession as a whole will benefit. I am grateful for the strides that have been made, but we have a long way to go.
Women physicians lead complicated lives. While they have the ability to provide invaluable contributions, they may be reluctant to step forward. I am hopeful that the committee will continue to find success in recruiting the many qualified women in...
Editor's note: Dr. Oloff's extended-length letter can be read here. This topic is now closed.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
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Alien orthotic? |
When I first saw the carbon fiber minimalist shoe, I thought it was an orthotic for an interplanetary alien.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for the Halloween Ball? |
Source: Virtual Shoe Museum
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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
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Esteemed Metropolitan Practice looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Starting $90,000, w/PTO, w/401K, and insurance. Starting $150,000 if surgically experienced. Position for Immediate filling, Moonlighting and fulltime applicants only. Submit resume to enlist@deloorpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Concierge podiatry practice is looking for a go-getter, friendly podiatrist to join our fantastic team and provide high-quality concierge/mobile-based lower extremity care to our patients in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area. Enjoy being your own boss with a work-life balance, the ability to decide your own schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to capture the benefits of being an independent contractor. Full-time or part-time available, primarily home visits and luxury retirement communities. Must have an active CA license and DEA license. Complete office support that makes life very easy for optimal patient care. Email your CV to info@anywherefootandanklecare.com.
HOSPITAL STAFF PODIATRIST - ILLINOIS
Seeking full time surgically trained podiatrist. Board qualified preferred. Rural setting hospital. Must be well versed various aspects of both foot and ankle surgery. MGMA Competitive salary package and benefits. Preferably looking to start in 3-4 months. Must have Illinois license. Send CV to ndbbem@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in a great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.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
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 – MARYLAND
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 – 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 – 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KILMARNOCK, VA
Largest Podiatry Practice in Central VA looking for podiatrist for office setting in Eastern, VA. Sports medicine, wound care, high risk foot care, orthotics. Need to live within 30 min of office. $300,000 base salary, bonus structure, health insurance, PTO, paid malpractice insurance, CME, 401K. please submit CV to spatel@achillesfootandankle.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)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST WASHINGTON
Well established practice in NW Washington looking to hire a 2nd associate with clinical and surgical skills. Immediate referral base in place with the opportunity to have a full schedule right away. We offer a competitive base + salary package with a moving stipend, malpractice insurance, health benefits, vacation leave, CME allowance, and retirement options. New 2023 graduates are encouraged to apply. Submit CV to bfacstaffing@gmail.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
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
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 – 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 and CV to dpmopening@gmail.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 – NEW YORK CITY/BROOKLYN
Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard. Competetive benefits package. Please send resume to: simonpodiatrystaff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Curalta Foot & Ankle is a large podiatry group with locations throughout the tri-state area looking for a podiatrist to join one of our offices in Central, NJ. We are looking for a motivated, ethical, and personable full-time doctor. This opportunity offers long-term growth and stability with the possibility of ownership in the company and both professional and personal advancement. The group will provide the candidate with resources to succeed, including mentoring, education programs, and marketing, We offer a full employment package including malpractice insurance, health insurance, 401(k), CME allowance, and the resources that a large employer can offer. pwishnie@curalta.com
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
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