Podiatrist

Requirements of the Podiatrist:
Must have an active NY state license.
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities of the Podiatrist:
Consult with patients in a clinic or in hospital.
Review a patient’s medical history.
Examine a patient’s leg, ankles, and feet to diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries.
Perform X-rays and physical scans of a patient’s lower extremities.
Treat sport-related leg or foot injuries.
Treat deformities and ailments with techniques such as casting or laser therapy.
Prescribe orthotics and pain relief medication.
Order ultrasounds and bone density tests.
Perform ankle and foot surgeries.
Advise patients on proper foot care and therapeutic techniques.