A Podiatrist, or Chiropodist, diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the foot and ankle, such as arch problems, bunions, corns, hammertoes, warts, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, ulcers and cysts. Duties typically featured on a Podiatrist job description include conducting patient examinations, maintaining accurate patient records and prescribing, administering and performing treatments and procedures.
Một Podiatrist phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Podiatrist phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- Interviewing patients to gain an understanding of their symptoms
- Conducting examinations of the feet and ankles
- Ordering tests, such as X-rays, to diagnose conditions
- Diagnosing foot and ankle problems and developing treatment plans to address, cure or ease them
- Performing procedures to treat conditions affecting the feet and ankles
- Explaining the risks and benefits of treatments to patients
Một Podiatrist cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- Deep understanding of the anatomy of the foot and ankle and conditions that affect it
- Ability to utilize tools to examine and treat conditions of the foot and ankle
- Knowledge of the latest standards of care and best practices for podiatric medicine
- Oral communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and other members of the care team
- Attentiveness to detail to maintain accurate records and reduce the risk of medical errors
- Strong interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and fear in patients of all ages
