SOW_Podiatrist-ASU_2020.docx

Podiatrist Scope of Work

The medical provider is responsible for providing outpatient podiatric care to the Native American patients utilizing the Albuquerque Indian Health Center, Zia Health & Dental Clinic and Santa Ana Health Clinic. The provider will evaluate and treat podiatric conditions in patients of all ages, including children and adults, as well as patient with various medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and morbid obesity. Specific podiatric privileges and procedures to include:

1. Surgical- soft tissue: debridement of calluses and nails, debridement of wounds and foot ulcers, toe nail removals, toe nail trimming, removal of foreign bodies in the foot, incise and drain abscess of the forefoot, foot and ankle, incise and drain abscess of the leg, removal of warts and or lesions of the other soft tissue lesions of the foot , ankle or legs

2. Nonsurgical-Diagnostic: interpretation of radiographs of the feet and legs, interpretation of pathology reports for tissue removed, interpretation of standard laboratory studies CBC, CMP, UA and glucose

3. Nonsurgical-Treatment: nonsurgical podiatric care including examination, consultation and non-invasive procedures (i.e., casting, splinting taping, manipulation, orthotics), injection of medications, aspiration of fluids, prescription of medication in the treatment of pathology of the feet and legs, construction or modification of controlling or supportive devices for feet and legs.

4. The provider will provide clear documentation of all patient visits and treatments in EHR in accordance with the AIHC policies and procedures. Maintains records and provides reports as required for program operations, quality assurance, and other purposes.

5. All medical equipment and supplies are available for use by the contractor in the performance of the clinic.

6. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and in-service trainings at AIHC.

7. Must maintain active professional licensure and must be Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and have a full unrestricted podiatry licensure from the United States, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.

8. Must submit current immunizations as required by the NAIHS immunization policy

9. Provide documents to complete security procedures and credentialing.

10. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

11. Contractor will be responsible for own transportation, lodging, personal insurance and other personal benefits

12. Tour of duty includes 3 full days per week, for 8 hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm.