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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,251 Subscribers Daily
November 17, 2015 #5,526  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
Call for Nominations - Podiatry Management's 2016 VIP List
Every five years, Podiatry Management Magazine publishes its "Most Influential Podiatrists" list. This list is compiled by the editorial board of PM. We invite nominations of individuals for this prestigious honor. Please send nominations along with a brief statement of why this podiatrist belongs on the VIP list to bblock@podiatrym.com. Self-nominations will be accepted. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2015.
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
TUSPM Houses Secret Shoe Museum
Temple University's School of Podiatry houses a secret collection that is sure to have you kicking up your heels. The school's corridors are lined with cases and cases of shoes, making it look like a visual ode to footwear. Some of the notables include a pair of silk sandals from Lucille Ball, platforms that Sally Struther's wore on the show All in the Family and a pair of Manolo Blahnik sandals that Joan Rivers wore to her daughter's wedding rehearsal.
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Shoes of the late Joan Rivers at TUSPM Shoe Museum |
The collection also includes footwear from four First Ladies and President Ronald Reagan. The whole collective was put together for the bicentennial. Athletes are represented too. There are the Nikes that Dawn Staley wore when she won the Olympic gold medal in Athens, Bernie Parent's Stanley Cup skates, shoes from Joe Frazier, Dr. J, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Andre Agassi, and the legendary Billie Jean King.
Source: Melissa Magee, WPVI [11/13/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Stilettos Can be Dangerous: NY Podiatrist
While it is known that shoes can be lethal weapons — last year, Ana Trujillo of Texas was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death with a 5½-inch stiletto heel. They are not always easily accessible when they are on your feet. And they tend to handicap one of the best strategies for self-defense: running away.
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But despite warnings about the perils of heels, and the havoc they can wreak on backs and ankles (“Working out in heels is really bad for your calves, and can cause tears or tendinitis,” said Dr. Rob Conenello, a sports podiatrist in Orangeburg, NY, and the past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine), it’s unlikely that urban women are going to stop wearing them anytime soon. So, some concerned with safety are factoring in that reality.
Source: Abby Ellin, The New York Times [11/14/15]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Darco Merger With HG Medical Brings High-Tech Manufacturing to Huntington, WV
With all Darco has accomplished in its 30 years, the most exciting thing to happen at Darco is now underway. "HG Medical has 85 employees at its office in Germany, and this is a great opportunity to not just bring manufacturing in, but bring high-tech manufacturing in, that's something Huntington just doesn't see," says Darco President H. Darrel Darby II.
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Darco President H. Darrel Darby II (photo: Lori Wolfe) |
Implants produced by the HG Medical facility at Darco are manufactured on four Swiss lathes that cost around $400,000, each with its own name. Darco has contributed more than $500,000 to the APMA Educational Foundation to provide scholarships to podiatry students nationwide. Darby's father, Dr. H. Darrell Darby, was a staunch supporter of education. He insisted that a designated portion of Darco's sales be used to fund student scholarships.
Source: Brandon Roberts, Herald Dispatch [11/15/15]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: You started using lasers for onychomycosis in 2007 during the severe downturn in the economy. How were you able to get patients to spend significant money during such a time?
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Annette Joyce: Everyone thought I was crazy, even my husband, but I learned that my years in practice gave my reputation validity. When I explained something I felt passionate for, patients sensed this, and they wanted a solution for their problem. Even today (after many changes in laser equipment), a day has not gone by where I have not done a laser procedure. When I started doing laser procedures, I offered other physicians in town free treatments. This made me the laser podiatrist and helped increase my place on the medical team in my community.
Meet the Masters airs live on Tuesday night. This week's guest is to be announced. You can register for this and future events by clicking here.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Five Firing Tips for Medical Practice Managers - Part 3
• Keep your cool. Employees are often angry or defensive when dismissed, which can fan the flames of litigation. Give them an opportunity to vent and offer feedback. At no point during a termination should managers escalate the emotional response by making personal attacks or expressing frustration, says Snyder. Keep it professional, cite the reasons for their dismissal, and thank them for their service.
Source: Shelly K. Schwartz, Physicians Practice [11/3/15]
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Query: Password Security for EHR
I have recently switched to a new EHR system. It requires me to enter the company's website into my browser and log in using a user name and password. From a security standpoint, it feels like something is missing. Shouldn't there be more to accessing tens of thousands of patient records than entering a user name and password?
Name Withheld
Editor's Comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. Your query underscores the importance of having a complicated username and password. These days, many data critical sites require at least one capital letter, one number, and one symbol. An additional security feature is a Captcha generator to ensure that robots are not trying to enter the site via brute force.
It is also important to change your password frequently. Many security experts recommend that this be done at least once every 90 days.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Investing in Evil
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
I'm on the YangTse River now on a river cruise boat. The recent posts on investing in high paying dividend stocks inevitably brings focus on tobacco stocks. Tobacco stocks have paid a notoriously high dividend for many years. That continues to this day. Chinese people smoke at a much higher rate than Americans. My wife and I frequently have a "morals" discussion on the issue of openly investing in evil.
It's an interesting discussion. Is it appropriate for doctors to invest in evil? Are you selling your soul to the devil? Will you be tempted to look up tobacco dividend reports after you move away from this site? How many of you would consider it? By the way, the hallway decks stink of cigarette smoke.
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, Seattle, WA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Abel Bazan via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
available immediately in a busy, 30 year established, single location, high visibility office with digital x-ray, DME, diabetic shoe store, and EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FLORIDA
Newly available position to join a well established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2016. Our practice has 12 locations and is rapidly growing. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical, outgoing surgically trained associate for this excellent opportunity. Candidate will require Florida licensure and prefer ABFAS certified or eligible/qualified. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV: Kristin.pontious@ankleandfootcenter.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME IN MISSOURI AND OKLAHOMA
Opportunities are available to serve residents of long-term care facilities in central Missouri and in Oklahoma. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old ethical company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry for additional information
FULL OR PART-TIME ASSOCIATE - BRONX NY
Associate needed for 30 plus year busy private practice. Bilingual a plus. Applicant should be confident, personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry including surgery, wound care, general podiatry, sports medicine and orthopedics. Please Email CV to Bronxfootspecialist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Seeking energetic podiatrist. Must speak Spanish. You must be trained in all aspects of Podiatric Surgery including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Be willing to follow and learn proven systems for practice success. Competitive remuneration package. Position available for Summer 2016. If you meet all these qualifications, please apply with CV attached. njpod2013-1@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE PART TIME ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY - CHICAGO
Multi-location group - Opening for ABFAS Board Certified associate for Chicago. Large surgical/ortho patient load. Must hit the door running! EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, surgery center & amazing support staff. Benefits available, Full-time available for the right doc. Send CV to chicagopodwork@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Available in busy three office practice Leading to Partnership. Position available for graduate in 2016. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit sharing, Health insurance. Surgery Center Ownership Available If interested forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco podiatry office is seeking an associate, immediate opening, partner or buyout opportunity. You should have excellent communication skills and bedside manners. Chinese or Russian speaking is a plus. The practice is open four days a week and can expand. Excellent for energetic provider. Email: mcbucb@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. Three year residency preferred. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Wanted: One well-rounded, PMSR36 with RRA trained podiatrist to join “our family”. Your Benefit: A growing practice and exposure for treatment of ALL aspects of podiatry. Special Attraction: Our Associates actually become partners! You could be next! Please send an email with a cover letter and CV to: Teegee46@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Seeking Full Time Podiatrist for two upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset and Huntington. Excellent work environment with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Email phendizadeh@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Board qualified/certified. Please forward resume to stcpod@att.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position, now or July '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, key attendings, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Well-established group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including ultrasound, lasers, PAD testing, DME, EMR and digital x-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary base $120,000 and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ALBANY, WESTCHESTER, SULLIVAN, AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities across New York, especially in Albany, Westchester, Sullivan, and Dutchess Counties. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income; a commitment of as little as one to two mornings/days a month can nicely supplement your current income. Positions available immediately! Inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist who is either in the process of or is Board certified by ABPS. Must participate with all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including Horizon NJ health. Amerigroup, Americhoice, Wellcare and Republic a plus. Must be energetic and able to handle large volume. Spanish speaking a plus but not required. Excellent forefoot and rearfoot training. Salary negotiable. Retirement, health and malpractice. laoshih5@gmail.com
INFO ON PODIATRIC EXPERT WANTED
There is a podiatrist in the Tampa, Florida area named Joshua Bernard, DPM who has been taking on plaintiff’s expert witness work during the past few years. We are looking for deposition transcripts, executed affidavits, or any other information that would be helpful to defend claims in which Dr. Bernard is serving/has served as a plaintiff or defense witness. Please email to PodiatryJustice@aol.com. Confidentiality assured. Thank you.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Established 30 year old practice for sale or for partnership with buy-in. Fully equipped modern upscale office. All the newest technology, including laser, diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray, and EMR System. Fully trained experienced staff. Owner willing to stay for transition. Contact drfoot44@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key Podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on this link to view website.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Office located in a medical office building with an excellent referral base. Good mix of surgery, RFC, and diabetic/wound care. Average gross = $360K with potential to increase. Owner financing available. Owner willing to stay during transition. Contact: sdbpm55@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Perfect opportunity to purchase a practice in an ideal location. Office is located in a busy town center shopping and dining complex. Modern and fully equipped office in a building with other medical professionals. Easily accessible to major roadways and highways with visible signage at busy intersection. Excellent potential for increased revenue in a great town to own a practice. Owner financing may be available to qualified buyer. Serious inquiries only to healthnet708@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Well established 25 year old practice in Long Island, NY. Currently running as part time but easily transitioned to full time. Owners pursuing other ventures. Geographically near two major hospitals. Mix of surgery, sports medicine, routine foot care, pediatrics and wound care. Located in large sports complex with physical therapy, physiatry, and a sports club/gym. Willing to reasonably negotiate sale terms. Send all serious inquiries to: longislandpodiatryforsale@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where you can see 0-50 patients daily, average 100 new patients monthly, have zero accounts receivable, gross $440K per year, live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing and boating on your doorstep? Contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.
PRACTICES WANTED - SEARCHING PRACTICES FOR SALE
Well-trained podiatrist two years out of residency looking to purchase an established full-time podiatry practice. Will consider any location. Available immediately. Please contact me at podiatry42984@gmail.com
PRACTICES WANTED - HOUSTON AREA
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $7,500. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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