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November 24, 2021 #7,088  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
MI Podiatrist Discusses Contributing Factors for DFUs
“Two common contributing factors to the high incidence of diabetic foot ulcers: peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease,” said Jonathon Rayman, DPM. The nerve damage resulting from peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness in the hands and feet, leading to foot ulcers. “For example, if they step on something like a needle or a rock they might not notice it, or they’re wearing a pair of shoes that are too tight or are starting to cause a blister. They don’t feel it and just continue walking, and they develop an infection or a wound that goes deep through the skin,” Dr. Rayman explained.
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Peripheral arterial disease, another common condition in people with diabetes, is linked to foot ulcers because it causes the arteries in the legs and feet to calcify. That calcification can lead to gangrene or infections as well,” Dr. Rayman said.
Source: Jessica Levy, Lansing State Journal [11/18/21]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses Pickleball Injuries
According to A County Medical Center (ACMC) podiatrist, Michelle Dunbar, DPM, feet can bear the brunt of the hard stops, starts, and stretches that are common in a pickleball court. “Aside from the acute injuries, pickleball players can experience heel bruising, which occurs when the pad of fat surrounding the heel bone is damaged due to repetitive impact or an overly aggressive step when lunging to hit the ball,” she said.
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“Another area affected by strenuous or repetitive strain is our Achilles tendon. This band of tissues connects the calf and heel. As we age, the structure of the Achilles tendon weakens. People who have strained their Achilles tendon will experience pain in the back of the leg or near the heel.” Other symptoms may include stiffness or tenderness, especially in the morning, Dr. Dunbar said.
Source: Shelley Terry, Star Beacon [11/22/21]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
PGP Announces Partnership With Colonial Foot & Ankle Center
Podiatry Growth Partners (PGP), a leading management and growth partner to podiatry clinics throughout the country, today announced a strategic partnership with Colonial Foot & Ankle Center, one of the leading practices in the southeastern Columbus, Ohio area.
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“The addition of Drs. Christopher Walker, Tan Walker, and Jonathan White of Colonial Foot & Ankle Center is a big step forward in PGP’s growth in and around Columbus,” added David Weiss, Chief Executive Officer of Podiatry Growth Partners. “The Colonial doctors have earned reputations as leaders, which makes this practice an ideal fit for us.”
Source: Digital Journal [11/22/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
VA Podiatrist Joins Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Center
Shruti Vyas, DPM recently joined Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Center in Hampton, VA. Dr. Vyas earned her podiatric medical degree at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, FL.
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Dr. Vyas completed her podiatric residency at Jamaica Hospital in Jamaica, NY.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
4 Factors to Look for in a Winter Boot: MD Podiatrist
According to Saylee Tulpule, DPM, member of the Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic and spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association, there are four factors to consider when shopping for a sturdy, warm winter boot: 1) Width to ensure adequate space for the forefoot—“especially for people with bunions. 2) Traction to prevent slippage—usually in the form of a thick, grippy rubber sole.
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3) A low heel—two inches or less—“So there's no stress on the ball of the foot or the Achilles,” especially when walking in icy conditions, and 4) A low heel—two inches or less—“So there's no stress on the ball of the foot or the Achilles, especially when walking in icy conditions.”
Source: Caroline Goldstein and Kayla Blanton, Prevention [11/16/21]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
Paragon 28 + Phantom TTC Nail System a Game Changer for Charcot Deformities
A new plating system offers anterior, posterior, and lateral bone plates to aid surgeons treating tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) or tibiocalcaneal (TC) arthrodesis. The Paragon 28 (Englewood, CO) Silverback Straddle Plating System is an off-the-shelf solution that allows primary and revision fusion procedures whenever there is concern related to patient health, compliance, and time to fusion.
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“The addition of the Paragon 28 Silverback Straddle Plating System offers surgeons an important and unique option for those difficult revision cases,” said Byron Hutchinson, DPM, of CHI Franciscan Health (Burien, WA). “The system is designed to work in concert with the Phantom TTC Nail System. This combined construct is a game changer specifically for hindfoot and ankle Charcot deformities.”
Source: HospiMedica International [11/18/21]
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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 Tips for Your Employee Cell Phone Policy
A smartphone can be a distraction to staff members and also a potential HIPAA violation waiting to happen. Here are tips to avoid that at your practice.
3. Don't overregulate cell phone usage on breaks.
You may attract unwanted attention from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) if your policies impede employees’ protected rights to organize or better their working conditions through their own or the company’s communication resources. Some states also limit what you can require of (or forbid) your employees during breaks.
Source: Paul Edwards, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/5/21]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Data iSight is Trying to Kill Out-Of-Network Medicine
From: Name Withheld
For out-of-network doctors, some carriers like Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare have started to use a third-party company called Data iSight as a pricer/negotiator. Unlike Multiplan and other third-party negotiators, Data iSight is not actually doing any negotiating and are pricing the claims as they see fit and the big insurance companies that employ them are standing by whatever they say.
Data iSight is not determining the price according to the patients’ out-of-network reimbursement rate such as UCR rate or Medicare percentage, as per usual. Instead, they pay close to in-network rates and do not allow the patient the chance to use their paid for out-of-network benefits. It seems like both the patients and the out-of-network providers are getting stiffed.
Name Withheld
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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An interesting use for recycled twist ties? |
Source: Gio Diev via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT - DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking one full-time Assistant Professor: Director of Student Recruitment. To apply, visit: https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/employment/ The primary responsibility of this position is maintaining an effective student recruitment program that will result in an increase in the number of qualified applicants to Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Expanding multi-office Tri-State practice in New York’s Hudson Valley (1 hour north of NYC) and Milford, PA. Routine podiatry and surgical. Partnering with a NJ Ortho group and will be the main foot/ankle provider. Also, acquiring new location of a retiring colleague. Forward thinking private practice that thrives on offering superb outcomes, minimally invasive surgery, complex repairs and VIP service to our patients. Confident high-energy and skilled physician that lives and breathes foot and ankle and desires independent practice. Email Cover letter, CV, surgical logs (case details/numbers). Salary $130K/Bonus. Drfrankel@frankelfoot.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
PART TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – LEHIGH VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
We are a growing podiatry practice with multiple locations and doctors. We are looking for a Part-time motivated and caring doctor to join our busy practice. Great prospect for experienced doctor as well as new associate. Applicants interested in nursing homes, office-based practice needed. Please send CV. Khancock@pafootdoctors.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Podiatry group seeks full-time podiatrist to perform surgical, nonsurgical and wound care. Good opportunity for a graduating PSR-36 resident to join us. We are a high volume, four office/five physician group. The practice is affiliated with a 350-bed teaching hospital with a strong referral base. A generous base salary with a full benefits package. Candidate must be ABFAS eligible or certified. Email CV to jhoward@ggpodiatry.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS – FLORIDA
Palm Beach Podiatry Concierge provides quality VIP care to patient homes & facilities. Home visits provide much higher reimbursement than RN homes or surgery. Now hiring PT/FT podiatrists throughout Florida. Will match any commission-based offer in FL. Enjoy benefits of working for a modern VIP organization with cool company perks. Golfers welcome. Send CV to contact@podiatristathome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Busy practice in Brooklyn is looking hire a full time podiatrist with excellent compensation with growth potential. Must be motivated, hardworking and caring. Send CV to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DURANGO, CO
Established and growing practice in need of a podiatry candidate with strong surgical and clinical skills. Multiple clinics and some mobile locations in the beautiful Four-Corners area with endless outdoor activities. Board Certified/Board Qualified recommended. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $120,000 starting base with incentives per year. swfoot21@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA
Busy and thriving podiatry practice with 4 office locations and ASC seeking a surgically trained, highly motivated, ethical and responsible full time associate. Offering a varied patient base and strong support staff, this position could lead to ownership opportunities. Email CV to LFFAC04@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - KENTUCKY, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA and MISSOURI
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities in Kenucky, Michigan-in and around Detroit, Minnesota, and Missouri. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.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. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA, CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices based on Long Island with opportunities in Queens and Suffolk. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology 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. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN NYC, NY
Podiatric trauma – Well-established practice Suburban NYC Seeking well-trained, podiatric limb salvage/trauma/RRA surgeon. Must be BQ/BC ABFAS. Generous benefits w/ very competitive salary/Bonus, PTO, Retire Plan, Prof Fees, Malp Ins. Join our winning team. Can start now or 08/2022. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Podiatry group in the coastal South Carolina region is seeking a full-time, well-trained doctor of podiatric medicine. We are a high volume, six office/six physician practice. This position will cover the entire gamut of the foot. From comprehensive patient examination to the surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. Partnership track available. Generous base salary + bonus. Full benefits package provided. Candidate must be ABFAS eligible or certified. marketing@coastalpodiatry.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 , assisted living, nursing homes, adult daycare center visits in 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Full-time associate position available for immediate hire in Northern NJ. Competitive compensation package. State of the art facility that includes all aspect of podiatric care. Must be surgically trained with a great work ethic. Please send CV to drsteinberg@florhamparkpodiatry.com
PODIATRIST POSITIONS – FLORIDA/SOUTH CAROLINA
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 state of Florida and South Carolina. 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 - MANHATTAN, NY
Not an ordinary practice. We are looking for that special doctor as an associate. Key credentials include ACFAS board certification and exceptional people/presentation skills. Practice fully equipped and staffed to provide concierge services. Opportunity to have an exceptional career with ownership track. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAGERSTOWN AND FREDERICK MARYLAND
Offices located in Frederick and Hagerstown Maryland. Motivated seller/owner of 26 years is ready to sell Hagerstown practice after one year associate position. Would consider selling outright from the start. Will be available for advising, teaching, and practice management as long as needed. Highly producing, full scope podiatry office. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RHODE ISLAND
Well-established 28 yr practice is looking for motivated and caring doctor with the possibility of eventual partnership and transition to buyout Compensation includes competitive six-figure salary, health & malpractice insurance, vacation and CME time. Hospital privileges with referral base; all aspects of podiatry. Digital x-ray, Laser, EMR. Please send CV to: ripodiatryassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – OH, KY, CO
National podiatry leader hiring physicians to practice at state-of-the-art facilities in Columbus, Louisville, and Denver — 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@podiatry-partners.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
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 - WEST COAST FLORIDA
Outstanding opportunity for PSR-36 graduate to join successful group podiatry practice. Seeking a sociable, articulate graduate who is confident in foot and ankle surgery but also enjoys all phases of podiatry. Long-term opportunity for the right candidate with generous pay and benefits. Reply to: jwicks@cortezfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN, NY
Well established and growing podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for full time and part time in Manhattan, NY. Candidates perform surgery w/o assist, and must be board eligible/certified. This is a modern practice, with latest equipment, steady flow of patients, good variety of pathology with fair mix of surgeries. Fixed good salary, with all benefits, plus bonus. Email: tdanilov@tdpodiatry.com Call/text: 917-589-0236. Located in downtown Manhattan, NY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Rapidly growing podiatry practice is seeking a personable, outgoing and self-motivated individual, who is competent in office-based practices, surgery, and enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Position available immediately and/or July 2022. $120k base salary with bonus and incentives. Please send CV and letter of interest to podiatrystlouis@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer of 2022. Thriving podiatry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and the ability to wow our patients with your charismatic personality and professional expertise. 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
ASSOCIATE WANTED – FT/PT IN WESTERN PA/NY
Well established, growing practice with offices in Western NY and Northwest PA seeks BC/BE podiatrist for PT/FT position. Immediate position available as well as for August 2022. Must have or be willing to obtain NY and PA license. Competitive base salary plus bonus, 401K, medical, CME. Send CV and cover letter to jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - TULSA, OKLAHOMA
30+ years established solo practice in stand-alone medical building, perfect location in key market, Established referral sources, Fully equipped 6 treatment rooms + surgery suite, Well rounded practice with surgery, orthotics, wound care, limb salvage, sports medicine, diabetic and RFC. Great mix of private insurance, Medicare, and private pay patients. Current owner retiring, will transition, Great place to raise a family. Email: footman@tulsacoxmail.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW YORK CITY
30 years in practice. 2-3 days a week. Located in Gramercy Park, New York with the option to renew lease or bring the patients to your own practice. For more information, please email dr.raminzaghi@yahoo.com or call, text, or leave a message at 201-310-5749.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - YARDLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
Practice And Condominium Office for sale. 40 years in Yardley, PA. 4 fully equipped treatment rooms, lab. Full scope of practice- surgery, wound care, sports medicine, routine care. Privileges available at 4 area hospitals. In most insurances. Current owner retiring, will transition. Contact msross52@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAKE TAHOE, CA
Solo practice, turn-key with 2 treatment rooms, 3rd available. General podiatry mix with hospital nearby. Zoomers with insurance moving to town. Boomers with cash anxious to maintain active lifestyle Rent or buy freestanding building. Contact patwooft@hotmail.com
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