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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,127 Subscribers Daily
November 16, 2022 #7,383  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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What do you think about nurses being certified in foot care?
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Your Feet Hurt? Blame the Pandemic
There was a sharp decline in foot trauma early in the pandemic, said Robert K. Lee, DPM, chief of podiatric foot and ankle surgery at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in California, but his practice was soon inundated with patients with foot pain. For those who started running, Achilles tendonitis has been common.
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(L-R) Drs. Robert Lee and James Hanna |
With spring came less stringent regulations and people have started taking to the streets, said James Hanna, DPM, past president of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Many are aggravating existing injuries or creating new ones. “People thought they could just go back to their routine or try something they haven’t tried in a couple of years, but their feet weren’t ready for what their bodies want to do,” he said.
Source: California18 [11/7/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
TN Podiatrist Joins OrthoSouth
Seung-Jae "Tex" Song, DPM has joined OrthoSouth in Memphis, TN. Dr. Song received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago.
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Dr. Seung-Jae Song |
Dr. Song completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency training at the Atlanta Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia.
Source: Memphis Business Journal [11/14/22]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Foot Ankle Health Hosts Successful Foot Screening at Annual APHA Scientific Meeting
The Foot Ankle Health Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA), co-chaired by Rachel Albright, DPM and longtime committee member Janet Simon, DPM, presented at the annual scientific meeting in Boston this past Monday and Tuesday. Aside from giving four talks on the latest research by students, and manning an information booth for all attendees to receive information on podiatric medicine, the section celebrated their 50th anniversary of its existence by hosting a foot screening offered to all attendees.
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Podiatrists at Annual APHA Scientific Meeting |
David Alper, DPM and three podiatric residents examined the feet of over 75 eager folks, turning away over 100 attendees due to the three-hour limit. A computer was manned by other committee members to make referrals to APMA member podiatrists for all seeking additional care across the country, from Seattle to Fort Myers.
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Yielded Positive Results for Irrigation of Bone Tumors
According to published results, use of a 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate solution may serve as a chemical adjuvant to intralesional curettage for patients with chondrosarcomas and giant cell tumors. Chris Moore, BS, and colleagues at the University of Washington School of Medicine analyzed the in vitro cytotoxicity of commonly used irrigation solutions on human chondrosarcoma and giant cell tumor (GCT) cells. Cells were irrigated with several independent test solutions for 2- and 5-minute intervals.
Researchers found the 0.05% CHG solution was non-inferior to the HCC solution when chondrosarcoma cells were exposed for 5 minutes (mean cytotoxicity, 99%) and when GCT cells were exposed for 2 minutes and 5 minutes (mean cytotoxicity, 102%). They also noted sterile water was superior to the LCC solution when chondrosarcoma cells were exposed for 5 minutes (mean cytotoxicity, 28%) and when GCT cells were exposed for 2 minutes (mean cytotoxicity, 37%). Sterile water and the 3% hydrogen peroxide solution were both inferior to the HCC solution, whereas the 0.9% saline, 70% ethanol, and 0.3% povidone iodine solutions were all deemed non-superior to the LCC solution under both time intervals.
Source: Moore C, et al. J Bone Joint Surg. 2022;doi:10.2106/JBJS.22.00404 via Max R. Wursta, Orthopedicstoday [11/11/22]
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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 | |
Five Telephone Etiquette Tips for Medical Practice Staff
Meeting patient expectations is the surest way to increase their satisfaction with your practice. Telephone management is a good place to start.
3) Don't let the phone ring half a dozen times.
A prompt rollover to voicemail also reduces the caller's frustration. Each ring is a promise that someone will answer the call, raising expectations that are not going to be met. If no one can get to the phone within two or at most three rings, staff is obviously otherwise occupied. All the extra rings do is add to the noise and sense of stress in the office, which is not good for the patients onsite or the staff.
Source: Carol Stryker, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/8/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Recoupment from Retired Podiatrist
I am a retired DPM and closed my business. Medicare is wanting recoupment on some DME items from 3 years ago. They can’t recoup it through the claims obviously since I’m not practicing. They are asking me to directly send in the money. Do I need to pay this and then appeal? Should I appeal and not pay? What are the rules in this situation?
PM News Subscriber
Response: It does not matter that you are retired; you received money from Medicare and they can go back more than 3 years if they find you at fault. If you have records to substantiate your dispensing, then all that is needed is to create a brief that outlines each patient's care and why the device was medically necessary. In this situation, you do not pay anything back yet. If you don’t have experience in these audits, I recommend contacting an experienced expert, healthcare attorney, and/or malpractice carrier (PICA provides ADC coverage if you had them as your prior carrier). If you don’t want to appeal, then pay them back. But know this repayment could lead to more requests by not fighting this initial request.
David J. Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| PODIATRIC VIDEOS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Flexor Tenotomy for Diabetic Wounds
From: Roger Kilfoil, DPM
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Flexor Tenotomy for Diabetic Wounds. Click on photo to view short video. |
This is a short video made to demonstrate a percutaneous tenotomy technique that is powerful at reducing pressure on the distal toe for patients with flexible hammering.
Roger Kilfoil, DPM, Baldwin, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS ((NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Howard Lepolstat, DPM
The decision that you are facing, in the parlance of the investment world, comes under the heading of “risk tolerance." I am sure that you have a good understand of the pros and cons of tail coverage. But you are the only one who knows your risk tolerance and what decision will allow you to sleep at night, or conversely keep you awake. That is probably the only question that needs to be answered. Do you have the risk tolerance to take that chance?
Howard Lepolstat, DPM (retired), Coconut Creek, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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How to recycle an empty Champagne bottle? |
Source: Kobe Levi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETNGS & WEBNARS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ability to work with and train residents. Seeking a start date over the summer, however immediate start date is available for the right individual. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.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 - ALBANY, NY
We are looking for a surgically trained podiatrist to join our busy practice. We are a well-established office with local hospital affiliations, and see a good variety of pathology. If interested, please send CV to: Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Wonderful Opportunity! #1 Place to live in the USA. Multi-physician, multi-office, successful practice. Own surgery center, physical therapy, and imaging. Seeking well-trained, personable and highly motivated Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Immediate opening! Send resume to: Alexandra_lopezsuarez@yahoo.com
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 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 – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Position available immediately but also willing to wait for skilled resident to begin in July. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.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 - 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 – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
We are a high-volume, diversified, multi-office podiatry practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Excellent mix of general podiatry, surgery (forefoot and rearfoot) and diabetic wound care. We service Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Greene, and Delaware counties. Ample growth opportunity for a personable and highly-motivated DPM. Excellent wound care opportunity, if desired. info@hvfa.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA and BUFFALO, NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Massachusetts, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and the Buffalo, NY region. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Experienced, board certified PODIATRIC SURGEON to join busy, multi-podiatrist state-of-the-art practice in Nassau County, NY. Must possess surgical skills, Salary commensurate with experience and surgical skills. Must be hard working and personable. Please email CV to jobke@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY TX, VA, & KY
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Texas (Dallas/Ft Worth, San Antonio +), Virginia, and Kentucky. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Physicians Footcare, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.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
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, 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
FULL TIME POSITION - OKLAHOMA
Surgical podiatrist for busy hospital/clinic practice with a tribal health service. Excellent salary with quarterly RVU bonuses, full benefits, paid leave, more. Trauma, limb salvage, wound care, all foot/ankle pathologies. ER call required. Send CV and inquiries to paulb4791@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - LA MEDICAL (FLORIDA)
Busy practice looking for full-time podiatrist to join our medical team. Diverse practice with mix of office, wound care, hospitals, elective and non-elective/trauma surgical cases. Multiple office and hospital locations. Board certified/qualified applicant who is motivated and trained in all aspects including trauma. Send CV dhansen@lamedicalpb.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SIGNING Bonus. We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Busy and well-established practice in Las Vegas, NV. Must have excellent bedside manner. Send cover letter and CV to: sierra@lasvegasacfac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Well established, growing, group practice looking for an associate immediately. Multi location practice. Looking for well-rounded podiatrist that is capable of working on your own. Base pay with bonus package. Great opportunity Please submit resumes to: podiatryphoenix@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLUMBUS, OH
Seeking DPM to join well-established, multi-office private podiatry practice in Central Ohio. We provide high quality care using state of the art technology. Competitive salary and benefits package with bonus opportunities. Please email Cover Letter and CV to: dkaplansky@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Associate needed to join a multi office podiatry practice in the Baltimore Maryland Region. Desired candidates should be surgically trained with Board Eligible/Certification. Patient base is in place, so you'll be productive immediately. Looking for someone that is interested in all aspects of podiatry including both forefoot and rearfoot surgery, wound care, and general podiatry. Wound care knowledge is a must. You must be hard working, ethical, compassionate and confident in your abilities to deal with pathology, patients, staff and fellow physicians. Competitive base/bonus structure and benefits for the right associate. Please forward a cover letter, resume and availability to MarylandFootDoc@Gmail.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)
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 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 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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OFFICE SHARE WITH PODIATRY ROOM - MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NYC
Large exam room available setup for podiatry in beautiful modern office. Shared reception + break room. Looking for someone to take over sublease and can opt to extend. Option to buy podiatry equipment in the space (ultrasound, x-ray, shockwave) Contact info@thefootandanklegroup.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS
Beautiful clinic in suburban Minneapolis with large population draw. Well established, busy solo practice grossing over 500K-4 days per week. Has everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Contact: https://mailchi.mp/00143c0ccdcb/wwfootclinic
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