| Job Title |
Podiatrist |
| Job Description |
Diagnoses And Treats Diseases And Deformities Of Human Foot:
Diagnoses Foot Ailments, Such As Tumors, Ulcers, Fractures,
Skin Or Nail Diseases, And Congenital Or Acquired Deformities,
Utilizing Diagnostic Aids, Such As Urinalysis, Blood Tests, And
X-ray Analysis. Treats Deformities, Such As Flat Or Weak Feet
And Foot Imbalance, By Mechanical And Electrical Methods, Such
As Whirlpool Or Paraffin Baths And Short Wave And Low Voltage
Currents. Treats Conditions, Such As Corns, Calluses, Ingrowing
Nails, Tumors, Shortened Tendons, Bunions, Cysts, And Abscesses
By Surgical Methods, Including Suturing, Medications, And
Administration Of Local Anesthetics. Prescribes Drugs. Does Not
Perform Foot Amputations. Corrects Deformities By Means Of
Plaster Casts And Strappings. Makes And Fits Prosthetic
Appliances. Prescribes Corrective Footwear. Advises Patients
Concerning Continued Treatment Of Disorders And Proper Foot
Care To Prevent Recurrence. Refers Patients To Physician When
Symptoms Observed In Feet And Legs Indicate Systemic Disorders,
Such As Arthritis, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Or Kidney Trouble.
May Treat Bone, Muscle, And Joint Disorders And Be Designated
Podiatrist, Orthopedic (medical Ser.); Children's Foot Diseases
And Be Designated Podopediatrician (medical Ser.). May Perform
Surgery And Be Designated Podiatric Surgeon (medical Ser.).
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