Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Assistant Professor-Podiatrist
US-OR-Hillsboro
Job ID: 2024-32026 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Faculty/Provider Hillsboro, OR
Overview
Perform and provide primary medical diagnostic, preventative, education, and treatment services at HMC, and in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
Diagnoses, treats, or prescribes treatment of the foot, ankle, and other related structures using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Ensures that clinical service delivery is conducted in accordance with evidence-based practice, best practice standards and effective clinical risk management.
Enhances the quality of patient care by delivering evidenced based podiatry interventions through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot problems.
Maintains current knowledge of contemporary podiatry techniques and healthcare issues, and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, professional code of ethics, professional code of conduct and available evidence.
Assess, plan and implement appropriate intervention to clients with diabetes, including those with active foot complications requiring pressure care and wound management.
Participates in team and discipline based quality improvement and service development activities.
Demonstrates thorough understanding and absolute commitment to the principles and practices of infection control, regulations and procedures.
