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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 “Podiatric Physician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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Therapeutic ultrasound equipment
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Curved surgical scissors
Weitlaner retractors
Double-ended curettes
Bone curettes
Biopsy punches
Tenotomy scissors
Sterile gowns
Bone chisels
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Medical measuring tapes
Nail splitters
Skin hooks
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Mastoid gouges
Desktop computers
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Surgical wire cutters
McGlamry elevators
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Straight hemostats
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Steam autoclaves
Iris scissors
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Orthopedic splints
Phalangeal forceps
Laptop computers
Tablet computers
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Cast vacuums
Automated external defibrillators AED
Bone forceps
Wire extraction pliers
Therapeutic cold packs
Ingrown nail forceps
Oscillating bone saws
Surgical masks
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Mayo scissors
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Portable x ray machines
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Personal computers
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Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation TENS equipment
Medical examination protective gloves
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