Academic Advice, Administrative Skills, Bone Disease, CPR Certification, Casting, Chronic Disease, Contract Management, Department of Health and Human Services, Diabetes, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Imaging, Medications, Medicine, Obesity, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Preventive Medicine, Radiography, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Surgical Procedures, Telephone Skills, Time Management, United States Citizen, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Podiatrist – Lufkin, Texas
Work Location
Texas Health & Human Services
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
2501 N. Medford Drive
Lufkin, Texas 75901
- Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Clearance Requirements: National and State Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
- Period of Performance: 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2030.
- Total Compensation: $115.00 per hour.
- Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099).
Working Hours
The Podiatrist will work Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, excluding Federal and State holidays. Hours may include minor adjustments and callback services. The Podiatrist shall respond to all service calls within four (4) hours of HHS Agency request, unless the Response Deadline is extended by the HHS Agency Contract Manager.
Qualifications
- Be a graduate of an accredited school of Podiatry with a Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
- Possess an active and current license to practice as a Podiatrist in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) or American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).
- Active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
- Minimum experience required is five (5) years.
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
*Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.
Core Responsibilities
- Patient Diagnosis & Assessment: Examine patients' feet, ankles, and lower legs to diagnose diseases, structural abnormalities, or bone and joint disorders.
- Diagnostic Imaging & Testing: Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tools including X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, and bone density tests.
- Surgical Interventions: Perform outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, ranging from minor treatments (bunion removal, ingrown toenails, hammertoe correction) to complex reconstructive foot/ankle surgeries.
- Nonsurgical Treatments: Administer physical therapy, prescribe joint pain medications, and apply therapeutic techniques like casting or laser therapy.
- Chronic Disease Management: Provide specialized diabetic foot care and manage lower extremity complications caused by vascular disease, arthritis, and obesity.
- Patient Education: Advise patients and caregivers on proper foot care, preventative health habits, appropriate footwear choices, and post-operative recovery instructions.
- Medical Documentation: Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely electronic medical records (EMR) in compliance with healthcare regulations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.
ABOUT US:
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team
Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).