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Acadia Healthcare lists this Podiatrist - Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine opportunity in highlands, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Podiatrist – Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine
Location : Haverhill Pavilion, 76 Summer Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care within a behavioral health and integrated care setting. The Podiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage lower-extremity conditions commonly experienced by individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and complex medical comorbidities. This role partners closely with psychiatrists, primary care providers, addiction medicine physicians, nursing staff, and case management teams to improve patient mobility, safety, and overall health outcomes
As a key member of our medical team, you'll play a critical role in guiding patients on their path to wellness. Working in collaboration with our dedicated staff and under the guidance of the Medical Director, you'll ensure the highest standards of care while fostering an environment of support and healing. If you're passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your skills and dedication.
Our Team
Haverhill Pavilion is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides multidisciplinary psychiatric care to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder
Age Group/Range: adults
Practice Setting/Type: inpatient
Schedule: PRN
Your Role as Podiatrist
The Podiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage lower-extremity conditions commonly experienced by individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and complex medical comorbidities. This role partners closely with psychiatrists, primary care providers, addiction medicine physicians, nursing staff, and case management teams to improve patient mobility, safety, and overall health outcomes
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive foot and ankle examinations
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic podiatric conditions
Evaluate and manage foot/ankle issues such as: Diabetic foot complications
Peripheral neuropathy
Foot ulcers and wounds
Ingrown toenails
Nail and skin disorders
Bunions and hammertoes
Plantar fasciitis
Foot and ankle pain
Chronic lower-extremity edema
Sports and overuse injuries
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Assess foot health concerns associated with: Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
Long-term substance use
Homelessness or housing insecurity
Poor mobility and self-care limitations
Neuropathy related to alcohol use disorder
Medication-related weight gain and metabolic complications
Identify patients at risk for infection, ulceration, falls, or limb-threatening conditions
Wound Care Management
Evaluate and treat foot wounds and ulcers
Perform debridement procedures as clinically indicated
Coordinate specialty referrals for advanced wound care, vascular services, infectious disease, or surgery
Monitor healing and treatment compliance
Preventative Care
Conduct diabetic foot screenings.
Educate patients regarding: Foot hygiene
Neuropathy prevention
Proper footwear selection
Injury prevention
Chronic disease management
Develop preventive care strategies to reduce hospitalizations and amputations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
Experience treating medically complex populations
Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, correctional healthcare, community health, FQHCs, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings
Wound care certification or advanced wound care experience
Experience with diabetic limb preservation programs
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree
Completion of accredited podiatric residency training
Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the practitioner will be working
Board certification, or certificate of admissibility for board certification, is preferred
Current DEA credentials are required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working
Our Comprehensive Treatment Network
~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they're at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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