Podiatrists

Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Key Competencies * Integrity * Initiative * Attention to Detail * Concern for Others * Persistence * Self Control * Dependability * Achievement/Effort * Analytical Thinking * Stress Tolerance

Representative Tasks * Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results. * Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses. * Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.

Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance, Government,

Job Family Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Sample Job Titles Chiropodist, Doctor, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatry, Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Foot Doctor, Foot Orthopedist, Foot Roentgenologist, Foot Specialist, Orthopedic Podiatrist, Physician, Podiatric Medicine Doctor (DPM), Podiatric Physician, Podiatric Surgeon, Podiatrist, Podiatry Doctor (DP), Pododermatologist, Practitioner.