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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 of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)”

Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
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.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.

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