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Posted:
April 5, 2021
Location:
Muncy, Pennsylvania
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Discipline:
Physicians/Surgeons

Job Summary

A podiatrist is a provider that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the foot and emphasizes in health and conditions affecting the lower extremities.

Job Duties

Here at Geisinger, our Musculoskeletal team has an exceptional opportunity for a BC/BE non-surgical podiatrist to join our  team at our new Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Healthplex location in Pennsylvania.

Position information:

  • Collaborate with Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons, Podiatrists, Primary Care Sports Medicine and Surgical Sports Medicine physicians on patients needing surgical and non-surgical interventions
  • Perform minor office procedures for infected ingrown and fungal toenails, calluses, plantar warts, skin lesions and joint pain, as well as foundational Biomechanical Foot and Ankle knowledge in the ordering and application of CMO; Custom Made Orthotics and AFO; Ankle Foot Orthosis Biomechanics for the foot and ankle is desired
  • Treat all aspects of lower extremity wound care including diabetic foot ulcerations, venous stasis wounds and ischemic ulcerations. Knowledge of off-loading and compression techniques as well as ability to perform and order non-invasive Vascular studies is expected
  • Partner with other members of the Musculoskeletal Institute working at nearby Geisinger Medical Center, an Academic and Level 1 Trauma Center

This is a non-operative, office based opportunity to be part of a collaborative team of multi-disciplinary providers that includes orthopaedics, physiatry, pain management and wound care specialists.

Community Information:

Muncy/ Williamsport, Pennsylvania offers the appealing attributes of a larger city with the charm and atmosphere of a small town. Most visitors are pleasantly surprised to discover how much this growing community has to offer. The area was recently voted the #1 city in Pennsylvania for the outdoor enthusiast. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, boating and skiing throughout the region. The exciting downtown has great dining options, Wegmans, shopping, local festivals, community events and active arts/cultural scene. The area has affordable and attractive housing as well as strong school options with our own regional airport. Centrally located within a 3 hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

  

About Geisinger

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a health plan with more than 540,000 members, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.


Position Details


Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience


Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Internal Number: R-09188
About Geisinger
At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 13... hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.
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