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March 14, 2012, Issue #460
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DISCUSSION
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Your emails will be reviewed by pedorthists and the editors of Pedorthic Newswire, and selected submissions will be posted in an upcoming issue for feedback from other readers. We reserve the right to edit submissions and responses. Please note:the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday for that week's issue.
NEW QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Question: I had a patient coming in for diabetic footwear. The patient diagnoses states the following: "Type 2 Diabetes; apparently cured with weight loss associated with bariatric surgery."
Medicare's Statement of Certifying Physician states;
"This patient has diabetes mellitus" not "has a history of diabetes".
These patients still have all the other qualifying foot conditions of diabetes. Do they qualify for the TSB? Thank you,
-CPed2006
Question: I started reading Senate Bill S. 2125 and by page 2 my head was already spinning. Is there anybody who read this bill that understands this and can put it in simpler words? How would this impact our fellow Pedorthists? Thank you,
-CPed2006 Comment: Attention all C.Ped's regarding Senate Bill S. 2125. My first point: the post on Senate Bill S. 2125 is an example of what we can expect with the government taking over health care. I think this bill only applies to products billed to Medicare. I am not a lawyer, however after trying to interpret the legal speak, I think this bill basically states all persons, no matter what credentials, will not be allowed to dispense any type of DME goods unless it is out of a Medicare accredited O&P facility. That means all C.Ped's, DPM's, PT's DC's, MD's will not be allowed to fabricate, dispense custom made or pre-fabricated orthotics of any kind, or soft goods of any kind unless they are employed by a Medicare Accredited O&P facility. People who run wholesale labs will not be able to sell their product to anyone expect a Medicare approved O&P shop. This will leave a lot of people out of work. I think this bill only applies to Medicare now but it is just a matter of time.
My second point: Those of you who think you and your patients will be able to purchase private insurance under nationalized health care without your practice feeling the effect are in for a rude surprise. Insurance companies are like any other company. They have to make a profit to stay in business. Of course they do. If they do not have adequate cash flow and adequate profits they will go out of business. So let me ask you this; how does a private company that has to make a profit to stay in business, compete against a government entity that does not have to make a profit? The answer is they cannot! The government can and does operate with a huge deficit and if they need more money to operate government run health care they simply take it from us (via higher taxes) or print more money. My prediction is if nationalized health care takes full effect in 2014, private insurance companies will be out of business in six to 18 months. Could you compete with another practice in your town that offered their products for FREE, had unlimited funding and did not need to make any profit to stay in business? If your answer is yes, you have your political party blinders on. This is not about politics!
I am now hearing rumors of Evidence Based Pay for physicians under nationalized health care. The doctors will not be paid by the government until the patient signs a form stating that the doctor was able to fix the problem that patient needed medical help for originally. This is a nightmare waiting to happen. How long it is going to take the doctors to get paid? Please follow up with more posts. My fear is many health care professionals are be legislated out of a job.
-Aaron Anderson, C. Ped
PREVIOUS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS WITH RESPONSES
Question: With online shopping growing each quarter, I am curious to see what effect online competition has had on other store's pricing of shoes carried by the store and online vendors, including the brand's website. We are considering moving our pricing closure to MSRP but charging for anything we do that cannot be done by online vendors, i.e. adding heel wedges, volume fillers that we used to include in our "pedorthic retail pricing".
-John Mishasek, BOCPD, CPed
Response: That is exactly what we started doing about 1.5 years ago. We even charge for tongue pads. Do you get them for free? We haven't found anyone to supply fitting modalities for free but if you know of some company, please share. Then there is our time and expertise for which we deserve compensation. Pedorthists are hard-working professionals who are used to accepting low wages because we've given too much away. Some of us are waking UP!
-PNW Reader
Response: We have been affected by MSRP and MAP pricing online. We have updated our prices to be more competitive in spite of our higher cost of doing business. This has adversely affected our maintained margin. To compensate we are always on the lookout for exclusive and unique higher margin products not sold online. We have always charged for pedorthic modifications that affect balance, alignment, gait, and posture. We do not charge extra to make a shoe fit better (tongue pads, heel grips, etc). In order to compete going forward we must work together to buy and sell products not subject to MSRP and MAP pricing. The key to our future is to continue to provide each and every customer with unique experience and significant benefits versus internet and regular retail competition.
-Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped.
Response: We gave up Medicare also, and the company has been better from that change. I was interning a new LC.Ped when we made the decision to stop providing diabetic shoes. She passed her test, became certified, and became licensed in Ohio and works out of a pharmacy 30 miles away. She comes in 2 days a week and sees diabetic patients at our location. Medicare said if they do not have a sign on our door, she can rent space from me and it is seen as a convenience for the patient so Medicare was OK with it. She will also go to the patient's home. Problem solved! I still make all my old patients custom diabetic foot orthoses, and I get to chat with them and keep in touch.
While all this was going on a good friend of mine bought out closed Foot Solutions stock and carried out their lease in a high rent area. I talked to her about opening her shoe store next door to me when her lease was up. She is a LC.Ped also and sells comfort shoes like Z-Coil, Brooks running and assorted Drew and Aetrex. So we have created this Pedorthic Center around us without really trying! We are marketing to our doc's as a united group that can handle any Pedorthic problem they send our way. And have come up with a great name for our center, (I haven't got it locked in with the state yet so I won't tell you!)
So, I make the custom molded orthoses, sell orthopedic shoes for the hard to fit foot, cast for custom shoes. Our LC.Ped sells her diabetic shoes and is a regular standup comic so when she is here it is a day of laughter. It is strange how things evolve, last year this time I was ready to give it up and get a real job and now a year later we are a team supporting each other and each other's business. I guess the moral is to never turn a new pedorthic student away, you never know how they may help you in the future! Also, others in our profession are friends, not the enemy! Keep an open mind and work together with the other LC.Ped's is your community.
It has certainly worked for me!
-Reggie Swickard, LCPed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FootCentric Announces Fit for Fashion, the First Annual Footwear Fashion Show and Fundraiser. A portion of the show proceeds will go to support the Free your Feet program, a collaboration between FootCentric, the UNC PT Faculty Clinic and the NCPTA. The program provides therapeutic footwear to those in need. The event will take place at Comprehensive Physical Therapy Center, 115 TimberHill Place in Chapel Hill on April 29, 2012 at 3:30pm. Please click this link to find out more information.
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRY
| NYC deemed world's most competitive
By: Daniel Massey
New York City was named the top city in the world for global competitiveness Monday, edging out London and Singapore, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Paris and Hong Kong tied for fourth and fifth, while Washington, Chicago and Boston were the other U.S. cities to make the top 10. The report measured competitive across a variety of categories including economic strength, financial maturity, social and cultural character and global appeal. New York emerged as the leader because its scores were high virtually across the board. Full Text
Source: Crains
High Heels Can Bring on Ingrown Toenails
By: Mary Elizabeth Dallas
High heels and other snug-fitting or pointed shoes are a leading cause of ingrown toenails, according to podiatrists. By putting constant pressure on the toes, the big toenails can grow into the skin and cause an infection, the experts at Loyola University Health System said, yet many women are unwilling to trade in their heels for more practical shoes. "Ingrown toenails can be painful, but many women are willing to cope with the discomfort in order to continue wearing their high heels," Rodney Stuck, a professor of podiatry medicine, said in a university news release. "However, more serious complications can arise and cause permanent damage to the toenails, if they are left untreated." Full Text
Source: MSN.com
Trends: Cushy, comfy footwear
Whoever said, "A pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella," must've read too many fairytales growing up. From landing you one step closer to 'the one' to living inside an actual shoe, fairytales are written to make you believe in the power of the shoe. They'll have you think that the right slipper can make or break your day - and sometimes even your life! But in real life, most shoes only end up breaking our backs. Sometimes finding shoes that aren't uncomfortable, ugly, and don't cause blisters seems impossible. However, in the fashion world, they're still some surviving shoe styles that won't you leave you in pain. Full Text Source: Tribune.com |
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DIABETES
| APhA, ADA announce new collaboration
By: Alaric Dearment
A new partnership aims to educate pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, caregivers and patients about diabetes and about how pharmacists can work with physicians to help patients manage the condition. The American Pharmacists Association, the APhA Foundation and the American Diabetes Association announced the collaboration Friday, saying it would develop new resources and also promote existing programs, such as the ADA's Stop Diabetes Movement and the APhA's Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes certification program. Full Text
Source: Drug Store News
Diabetics should lift weights before cardio: study
By: Lindsey Konkel
People with diabetes may have better blood sugar control during workouts if they lift weights before doing cardio exercise, according to a new study by Canadian researchers. It's important to define the best way for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise so that blood sugar doesn't drop too low, yet they can still reap all the benefits of aerobic exercise, Dr. Ronald Sigal, an endocrinologist at the University of Calgary in Canada and lead author of the study told Reuters Health. Those with type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not produce its own insulin, a hormone needed to convert food into fuel, risk low blood sugar during exercise. Blood sugar that drops too low can lead to poor coordination, unconsciousness or even coma. Full Text
Source: Reuters.com
Regulators consider waiving prescription for diabetes, cholesterol and other widely used drugs
Some of the most widely used prescription drugs, including those to treat cholesterol and high blood pressure, could be available over the counter under a new proposal being weighed by government regulators. Food and Drug Administration officials said Wednesday they are considering waiving prescription requirements for certain drugs used to treat ailments like diabetes, asthma and migraine. Driving the move is a wave of computer technology, including touch-screen kiosks found in pharmacies, designed to help patients self-diagnose common diseases. Full Text
Source: Washington Post
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
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Survey Shows People Have Little Time for Healthy HabitsLack of time seems to be the key reason why only 12 percent of American adults regularly practice such healthy habits as eating right, exercising, and brushing and flossing their teeth, according to an American Heart Association (AHA) survey. The survey found that 80 percent of respondents said they struggled to eat at least nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day, and about 60 percent said it was difficult to get the recommended levels of exercise -- at least 150 minutes a week of moderate activity such as brisk walking. The survey also found that 25 percent of respondents don't brush and rinse twice a day or floss at least once a day, as recommended. On the positive side, however, the survey showed that 90 percent of respondents said they did want to improve their health. Full TextSource. US NEWSHotel chain aims for fitness fansBy: Hugo MartinMajor hotel chains long have tried to appeal to health-conscious travelers by putting fruit and bran muffins on the breakfast buffet, handing out maps to nearby walking paths or offering access to a hotel gym, among other tactics. InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hotel companies, is going a step further by investing at least $150 million to launch a chain of hotels specifically aimed at fitness-minded travelers. The hotels plan to put exercise equipment in each room, including a coat rack that doubles as a pull-up bar, and offer hotel gyms with group exercise classes. Full Text Source: Orlando Sentinel
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BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
| Pedorthics is a professional field covering the design, manufacture, modification and/or fit of footwear. Pedorthics encompasses shoes, orthoses and foot devices that prevent or alleviate foot problems caused by disease, overuse, injury or congenital defect. Certified Pedorthists work with patients and their footwear to conform to a doctor's footwear prescription as part of the patient's treatment
To earn certification in Pedorthics, you must take a pre-determined number of course hours in pedorthics and pass a certifying examination overseen by either The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics® or Board for Certification/Accreditation, Int'l. Both the ABC and BOC are independent certification bodies that set standards for the profession and offer certifications that are recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
More information, including FAQ's
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics information on the step-by-step process of becoming a certified pedorthist
Board of Certification/Accreditation International information on becoming a BOC Pedorthist.
For information on the Canadian certifying organization visit The Pedorthic Association of Canada.
ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Click here to view a detailed calendar including dates and locations, information and pricing.
Robert M Palmer 2012 Schedule
March Orlando, Florida - March 18-27 Elwood, Indiana - March 31 - April 9 April Toronto / Sarnia - Canada TBD May Elwood, Indiana - May 5 - 14 June Brea / El Monte, California TBD - June 23 - July 2 August Elwood, Indiana - August 18- 27 September Orlando, Florida - Sept 8 - 17 Elwood, Indiana - Sept 29 - Oct 8 Fall 2012 Malaysia TBD - November Elwood, Indiana - Nov 10 - 19 December Brea / El Monte, California - Dec 8
RMPI Pre Certification Training- PEDORTHIC PRE-CERTIFICATION EDUCATION
PFA Scholarship Value @ 70% Savings
Published Tuition 2010 - $4K, "Powerstep Scholarship" Tuition Total $1500
(does not include travel / books / meals)
Must Enroll Before April 30, 2012
Attendance Date Flexible - CAPE/NCOPE Compliant - Levels 1,2,3
Courses Held In Elwood, Indiana Include Dormitory Housing & Shuttle Service
By prior reservation on a first-come-first-serve basis
To learn more about our courses or how you can share our vision, visit us at:
www.rmpi.org
CFS Allied Health Education: Pedorthic Certification: Exam Review. This review is focused on supplying the student with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the ABC Certified Pedorthic exam by presenting exam-like questions, exploring possible answers, and discussing rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Contact CFS Allied Health Education at (918) 266-3678 or visit http://www.learnpedorthics.com/ for more information.
*ABC and The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics are registered trademarks of the The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., which is not affiliated with CFS Allied Health Education and does not endorse this review.
ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE 1-on-1 or Group Tutoring Available; Eneslow Training & Tutoring Program, Individual and Small Group Program
Eneslow Pedorthic Pre-Certification Training Course August 6, 2012 - August 19, 2012
In cooperation with ABC requirements, Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI) is offering the three-level competency training course for aspiring CPEDS. To provide maximum benefit in a minimum of time, a portion of the level one curriculum will be administered through a distance learning program that includes required readings, interactive CD's and testing of all mandatory topics. Upon passing the level one test, students will attend the remainder of the pedorthic pre-certification course at Eneslow Pedorthic Institute for 2 weeks from August 6th to August 19th, 2012. This class completes required education prerequisite to sit for national certification exam. It does not satisfy the requirement of 1000 documented hours of field experience. Please contact Sarah Goldberg at epi@eneslow.com or 212-477-2300 x211 for more information.
To purchase materials for the course, please click here.
BECOME AN ABC THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses
Information on 2012 Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses will be coming soon.
2012 COURSES
2012 FOOT SOLUTIONS PEDORTHIC PRE-CERTIFICATION COURSE SCHEDULE & INFORMATION Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes four times per year. The course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels so that you qualify to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067 February 13 - February 24 May 11 - 1 Day Cram Session (free with attendance of pre-cert class) May 14 - May 25 August 3 - 1 Day Cram Session (free with attendance of pre-cert class) August 6 - August 17 October 8 - October 19 November 9 - 1 Day Cram Session (free with attendance of pre-cert class) For application and fee information, contact: Tracy Strickland 1-866-338-2597 EXT: 206 tstrickland@footsolutions.com Betty Hubauer 1-866-338-2597 EXT: 201 bhubauer@footsolutions.com Dr. William Faddock 1-866-338-2597 EXT: 209 bfaddock@footsolutions.com |
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MONTHLY AND ONGOING
Riecken's Orthotic Labs - 800-331-8040; SAFIO Class, Second Friday of every month, at 5115 Oak Grove Rd., Evansville, IN. Four casting stands provided, limited to 8 students. Contact Darlene at the above number for more information.
Traveling Courses To Your Area sponsored by The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school. Please contact us to discuss your needs at phone: 765-557-7216. Email: pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org or visit our Web site at: http://www.pedorthicbiomechanics.org/.
The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school: Advanced Manufacturing - 50 Hour Course - Approved For 49.5 CME's for Pedorthists by the ABC. This course is designed to teach BAPFOL standards in manufacturing functional feet orthoses and provide an introduction to advanced biomechanical posting. Class size is limited to two students. For more information or to customize a course to meet your manufacturing educational needs, please email pam@rmpi.org or phone 765-557-7216. Tuition cost: $2K - includes housing and transportation to and from the airport and school. Click Here for More Info
March
Elwood, Indiana - Two Courses: March 2 - 6
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
April
Toronto / Sarnia - Canada - Two Courses: April 11 - 25
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
May
Elwood, Indiana- Two Courses: May 18 - 22
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
June
Brea / El Monte, California - Two Courses - June 22 - 26
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
July
Elwood, Indiana - Two Courses: July 27-31
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
August
Elwood, Indiana - Two Courses: August 3 - 17
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
September
Orlando, Florida - Two Courses: September 7 - 11
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
October
Elwood, Indiana - Two Courses: October 12 - 16
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
November
Elwood, Indiana - Two Courses: Nov 2 - 6
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
Orlando, Florida - Two Courses: TBD
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
December
Brea / El Monte, California - Two Courses: TBD
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Elwood, Indiana - Two Courses: December 7 - 11
Advanced Manufacturing Course 49.5 CME
Applied Foot & Ankle Biomechanics 49.5 CME (Online & Live Available)
Dormitory Housing And Airport Shuttle Included In Tuition Price
More information on Above Schedule Click Here
The National Shoe Retailers Association is pleased to bring training and CEs directly to you, without the additional cost of travel, food, lodging, registration fees or lost work time. Our affordable WISER Sales Training DVD makes in-house training easy and there's now an online exam for Continuing Education credits from ABC and BOC. WISER Sales Training provides quality training for new sales associates and re-motivates experienced sales staff. The DVD format makes it easy for employees to train at times convenient for them, and for employers to offer quality training without hiring outside trainers or taking the most experienced staff off the sales floor. ABC's Category 1 CEUs for WISER Sales Training total 21.75 credits (2.5 scientific, 19.25 business), good through year 2010. BOC's credit total is 20.34 (6.42 CPE Category 1, 13.92 Category 2). Pricing for the program is as follows: DVD, workbook and guide for trainers Members: $295 (Non-Members $395) Additional Handbooks: $10 each Online Test Members: $100 (Non-Members: $200) For more information or to order, click http://www.nsra.org/wiser_intro.php?ad=pn or call or email Veanne Lupia at 1-800-673-8446, ext. 7006, veannel@nsra.org. Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars Attendees will learn the importance of visual and digital analysis: pressure points, foot type, foot size and gait. Understanding activities and pathologies such as age, medical conditions and injuries (sports, diabetes, arthritis) will be discussed. Common foot pathologies will be reviewed, including methods of treatment utilizing state of the art technology. A hands-on workshop is also included. ABC - 7.75 Scientific Credits; BOC - 8.25 For information on Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com. Information on 2012 Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars will be coming soon. 2012 COURSES NATIONAL PEDORTHIC SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL COURSE
April 27-29, 2012
National Pedorthic Services, Milwaukee WI.
Hands-on Custom Foot Orthosis Fabrication Course - 18.25 CEPUs
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
May 18-20, 2012
National Pedorthic Services, Milwaukee, WI
A Hands-on Approach to Footwear Modifications - 19.25 CEPU's
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
August 24-26, 2012
National Pedorthic Services, Milwaukee WI
A Hands-on Approach to Footwear Modifications - 19.25 CEPU's
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
September 21-23, 2012
National Pedorthis Services, Milwaukee, WI
Hands-on Custom Foot Orthosis Fabrication Course - 18.25 CEPUs
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
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CLASSIFIEDS
| Seeking to Hire: NEW! Turenne PharMedCo, a leading national health care
provider, is seeking highly motivated Certified Pedorthists, Certified Fitters and
sales people that are ambitious, well organized, and dependable with excellent
communication skills to join our team. We have multiple opportunities in North
Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana. We strive to provide the
best patient care for Long Term Care facilities and support those who provide
great service and care in our name. Call Keith, (334)244.0200 or email resumes
to gm@pmcoteam.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Seeking to Hire: An experienced, dynamic, patient oriented Certified Pedorthist.
Excellent opportunity to run and develop existing pedorthic department within a successful Podiatric practice in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California. The practitioner will provide patient care in two locations and be responsible for onsite fabrication. The candidate should have three years of clinical pedorthic experience. Undergraduate or graduate degree is a plus. The right practitioner has great opportunity for career and financial growth. Excellent compensation, benefits and relocation allowance provided. Forward resume to: drb@sanluispodiatrygroup.com: please include letter of interest. Highlight clinical experience and provide references. www.sanluispodiatrygroup.com Ongoing. Seeking to Hire: Seattle, WA. Looking to hire a Certified Pedorthists / Orthotists or Certified Fitter passionate about patient care. This is a part time position, with March and April almost full time but flexible scheduling. There will also be some other follow up throughout remainder of 2012. You can also work for other company while helping us with this time intensive few months. Requirements: experience with the care and fitting of the diabetic foot, excellent interpersonal skills, high level of organization, motivated, Please send inquires and/or resume to unitedhomeh@yahoo.com, fax 540-774-5071. Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: NEW! Coastal Healthcare Solutions is a Florida based Diabetic Supply company which also specializes in diabetic shoes. We are interested in having contact with fitters in all 50 states to perform in-home diabetic foot evaluations, shoe fittings and deliveries. We have immediate openings in the following states: Hammond Indiana, Dale Texas, Demoines Iowa and Athens Illinois. Call Dan at 321-431-7349, with questions, or send resumes to dkenna@healthsafedme.com Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Wellness Life Systems, a leading national diabetic shoe provider, is seeking highly motivated Certified Pedorthists with excellent communication skills to join our team. We have positions available in many regions across the country. ACHC accredited, inserts created in our own orthotic lab. This unique opportunity allows the right individuals to: Get back to patient care! Perform in-home diabetic foot evaluations, shoe fittings, and deliveries in your local area; Manage your own territory and set your own schedule. Call Frank, 816-268-6857, with questions, or send resumes to jobs@wellnesslifesystems.com Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Midwest Medical Services, a national provider of DME products, is seeking to hire Certified Pedorthists. We currently have multiple opportunities in all regions across the United States. Position would entail performing in-home evaluation and fittings, sale of diabetic supplies and pain management DME, managing your territory, and providing excellent patient care. Must be ambitious, well organized, and dependable. At Midwest Medical Services, we strive to provide the best patient care possible and support those who provide great care in our name. Call Kim, (816) 718-6946, with questions and/or email resumes to hr@midwestmedservices.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Since our company's founding in 1923, Yale Surgical Company has been dedicated to meeting the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic needs of Connecticut. We are beginning a new family generation of practitioners and are eager to meet the continuing need in our area. We currently have multiple opportunities for C. Ped., CO, CP, CPO and Orthotic/Prosthetic Techs in our New Haven office. We would love to speak with you to discuss your goals and future plans. Please feel free to look at our website, http://www.yalesurgical.com/ and email your resume to info@yalesurgical.com at your earliest convenience. Comp. salary, 401k etc. - Edward N. Kaufman Ongoing
Classifieds will run for 90 days unless we are informed that the position has been filled. Thank you! To place a classified ad, please email editor@pedorthicnewswire.com |
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John Mishasek, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped. | | Erick Janisse,C.O., C.Ped. | | Jerome S. Klein, C.O., C. Ped. | | Edith James | | Rick E. Sevier BS Ed., C. Ped., BOC Ped. |
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