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Podiatrist

Fort Duchesne, Utah Duchesne County is located just an hour away from Heber Valley and is the perfect destination for families to come together and enjoy a variety of activities such as ATVing, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, and archery. Stay in one of Duchesne's destination resorts or camp on one of the nicest beaches in Utah with improved camping and primitive camping. Whether your dream destination is being nestled up in the aspens and cottonwoods, getting away from anything and everything or doing some serious fly fishing and elk hunting, Duchesne County has the resort for you! Enjoy golfing? The Roosevelt Golf Course is often rated in the top 10 courses in Utah by professional golfers. There are 18 unique and challenging holes which include red rock, high Uinta vistas, desert formations including cliffs and water features and some amazing views. There are entirely too many exciting things to do while here, so be sure to check out their website for more information.

The closest major airport to the facility would be the Salt Lake City International Airport, a short distance of approximately 2 hours away. This airport supports almost 100 non-stop flights across the country through 13 different airlines. For more information.

About the Facility – Uintah and Ouray Health Center

Leave the hazards of urban life behind and apply your skills to a wide scope of health care. This ambulatory 40-hour facility is staffed by physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and dental, optometry, and psychology providers. They provide comprehensive public health services including general medical, surgical follow-up, pediatric, prenatal and postpartum care. Dental, behavioral health, and optometry services are also available. Other clinical specialties are provided by visiting consultants and are scheduled periodically. Patients requiring more complex medical care are referred to the hospital or other contract facilities. Facility Address: 6822 E 1000 S, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Podiatrist - Responsibilities

• Shall interview and examine patients, review past medical history, and request and or perform diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. Shall provide definitive management and full spectrum podiatric ambulatory practice.
• The podiatrist shall conduct outpatient clinics making observations appropriate to the outpatients underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Will review the patient's medications diet therapy course adherence to management plan and patient observations. Will modify regiment as indicated. Shall instruct and counsel patients and family members as required and do so in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Will refer patients to appropriate contracted medical facilities, providing pertinent clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided at the Uintah and Ouray Service Unit.
• Will assure preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. The Podiatrist will provide podiatric clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his or her care to physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities.
• Will work closely with allied health professionals to utilize and coordinate the services of other health care professionals in the management of the patient's podiatric problems.
• Will provide minor podiatric office surgery such as toenail trepanations, skin biopsies, callous trimmings, wound debridement's and foot injections.
• Will provide office based podiatric care from childhood to adulthood.

Podiatrist - Requirements

• Experience: Must have a minimum of two years of Podiatry Residency in primary or surgical care.
• Education: Completion of a Doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine.
• Licensure: The physician must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action license as a physician in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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