Podiatrist Part-time - Torrance State Hospital
Podiatrist Part-time - Torrance State Hospital
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you an experienced and skilled podiatrist looking to start the next chapter of your career bycaring for patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses Do you have strong clinical skills and good bedside mannerThe Department of Human Services (DHS) Torrance State Hospital is seeking a Podiatrist. If you are an advocate of quality patient care and want to join a team of professionals that value collaboration and communication we encourage you to apply!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Podiatrist you will provide comprehensive podiatric treatment services toto patients at Torrance State Hospital. You will perform podiatry examinations for all new admissions prescribecorrective treatment for foot ailments and orderprosthetic foot appliances orthotics and proper footwear. This roles requires effective communication skills toinstruct staff on geriatric diabetic and peripheral vascular disease in regard to podiatry foot care. In addition you will developtreatment management of chronic podiatry pathology conductmonthly followups on all diabetic patients andcomplete comprehensive progress notes orders and consultations as required by hospital policy and governing regulations.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Parttime employment 15 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Tuesday and Wednesday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Graduation from an approved school of podiatry.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirements:
- You must be in possession of a current license to practice podiatry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Podiatry.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
