Podiatrist (Part-time) - Torrance State Hospital

Are you an experienced and skilled podiatrist looking to start the next chapter of your career by caring for patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses? Do you have strong clinical skills and good bedside manner? The 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!

As a Podiatrist, you will provide comprehensive podiatric treatment services to to patients at Torrance State Hospital. You will perform podiatry examinations for all new admissions, prescribe corrective treatment for foot ailments, and order prosthetic foot appliances, orthotics, and proper footwear. This roles requires effective communication skills to instruct staff on geriatric, diabetic, and peripheral vascular disease in regard to podiatry foot care. In addition, you will develop treatment management of chronic podiatry pathology, conduct monthly follow-ups on all diabetic patients, and complete 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 the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 15 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a 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.

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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.

• 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.