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Job Description

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1081.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 144,110.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 69.00
Currently, there are 9,800 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Podiatrists”.

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Tasks for “Doctor”

Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.

Related Technology & Tools

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McGlamry elevators
Therapeutic paraffin baths
Wire extraction pliers
Ingrown nail forceps
Medical examination protective gloves
Mayo scissors
Orthopedic splints
Automated external defibrillators AED
Stationary x ray equipment
Therapeutic hot packs
Cast vacuums
Steam autoclaves
Personal computers
Nucleus knives
Mastoid gouges
Metzenbaum scissors
Bone chisels
Nail splitters
Surgical masks
Surgical tissue forceps
Metatarsal spreaders
Neurological pinwheels
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Powered surgical drills
Straight hemostats
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation TENS equipment
Packer and spatula tools
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Therapeutic ultrasound equipment
Biopsy punches
Surgical needle holders
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Suture scissors
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Hyfrecators
Bone rasps
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Ultrasonic cleaners
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Locke elevators
Allis forceps
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Sterile gowns
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Portable x ray machines
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Tenotomy scissors
Surgical hand drills
Laptop computers
Digitizers
Surgical thumb forceps
Cauterizing equipment
Surgical scalpels
Desktop computers
Therapeutic cold packs
Podiatry chisels
Bandage scissors
Pin and wire cutters

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