Podiatrist Jobs

Podiatrist jobs are physicians that diagnose and treat disorders, injuries, and diseases that occur with the foot and lower leg. By prescribing drugs, setting fractures, performing surgery, and treating infections these professionals help their patients with their conditions using various methods of specialized healthcare.

Educational requirements for a podiatrist job involve at least 3 to 4 years of undergraduate education and a 4 year podiatric program. The first two years of podiatric school include training in basic sciences progresses into clinical practice during the third and fourth years. After receiving a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, a 2 to 4 year residency program for training is the next step for prospective job seekers. Once complete, the proper licensure in podiatric medicine for the appropriate state is essential.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there will be an employment increase of 9 percent over the course of the decade from 2008 to 2018. This rate of employment will be roughly as fast as the national average for all occupations. An increasing elderly population that will suffer from more injuries will need more medical care for treatment, contributing to the employment demand. Job opportunities for these professionals will be favorable.

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Newest Podiatrist Jobs

Date Title Company Location Type
05-18-2012 RN-Home Care Job Cleveland Clinic Independence, OH Full-Time
... The Nurse Practitioner will function in collaboration with physicians, dentists or podiatrists according to a Standard Care Arrangement. ...
05-17-2012 NURSE PRACTITIONER OUTPATIENT REGIONAL Job Cleveland Clinic Independence, OH Full-Time
... The Nurse Practitioner will function in collaboration with physicians, dentists or podiatrists according to a Standard Care Arrangement. ...