Podiatrist - Physician Specialist DPH 2230 - San Francisco, CA, United States - City and County of San Francisco

Description

The Department of Public Health's San Francisco Health Network Ambulatory Care (SFHN AC) division is recruiting
One Permanent Exempt part-time podiatrist
One as-needed Temporary Exempt podiatrist
These podiatrists work in our community-based ambulatory care health centers/programs in the classification of 2230-Physician Specialist.
Application Deadline On or after 2/29/2024
Castro Mission Health Center, Curry Senior Center, Maxine Hall Health Center, Potrero Hill Health Center, Silver Avenue Family Health Center, Southeast Family Health Center, Tom Waddell Urban Health Center, Maria X Martinez Health Resource Center/Whole Person Integrative Care sites, and Jail Health Services sites
Under the general administrative direction of the lead podiatrist, the 2230 Physician Specialist performs the following essential job functions at health centers/programs:
Evaluation and non-invasive treatment of foot and ankle pathology predominantly those requiring palliative care
Performs "in-office" procedures including biopsies, nail avulsions, matrixectomies, foot and ankle injections, tenotomies, and capsulotomies
Makes general referrals and consultations to other departments where appropriate including "surgical" podiatry at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG)
Provides telephone advice to patients
Provides patients with health education, counseling, and self-management support
Maintains accurate, timely and complete electronic medical records
Participates in staff meetings, project meetings, and conferences when indicated
Participates in quality improvement initiatives
Collaborates with identified project staff on special projects
Lived and/or work experience with Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) populations
Ambulatory care experience in an urban environment serving diverse, low-income populations experiencing complex medical and psychosocial challenges
Understanding of how systemic racism, white supremacy, and other forms of bias affect patient engagement, retention, and health outcomes
Experience working in multi-disciplinary team-based care and one or more of the following: trauma-informed care, health care for the homeless, harm reduction, or chronic care management models
Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish
Ability to work with staff from diverse social and economic backgrounds with respect, understanding, and teamwork including and especially staff from non-clinical disciplines
Commitment to reducing health disparities and actively contributing to our goal to become an anti-racist organization

Possession of a valid license issued by the California Board of Podiatric Medicine*# Possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice**# Successful completion** of a residency program accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, i.e., Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice podiatric medicine issued by the " California Board of Podiatric Medicine .

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**Applicants enrolled in a residency program may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they demonstrate successful completion of a residency program accredited by the " Council on Podiatric Medical Education " and obtain valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice.
Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and/or other federal health care programs;

Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing; Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status.

Important Note:
Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants must complete the Required Questionnaire linked in this job ad as part of the online application process.

The information provided on the Required Questionnaire must be consistent with the information on the application and is subject to verification.

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All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed.

Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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