Podiatric surgeon vs doctor

Differences between podiatric surgeon and doctor duties and responsibilities

Podiatric surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
• Plan, administer and record progress of prescribe courses of treatment of the foot, ankle and relate structures.
• Focus practice primarily in the areas of foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine and diabetes management.
• Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
• Collect R/R, IME and QME as they come in thru the billing department without having the case settle.

Doctor example responsibilities.

• Manage conditions including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, asthma, and GERD.
• Develop personalize treatment plans, rehabilitation plans, exercise plans, report of findings, nutritional plans and narrative reports.
• Perform patient x-rays, provide MRI consultations.
• Perform x-rays of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
• Hire, train, educate and monitor staff in HIPPA policies and procedures.
• Create, update, and maintain confidential patient EHRs in compliance with all HIPAA laws and regulations.
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