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2021 Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Podiatrists Salary

Salary

$126.2K

Growth

0%

Bright Outlook

Below Average

Green

No

Podiatrists Career Description

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Also known as:

Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Podiatric Physician, Podiatric Surgeon, Podiatrist

2021 Podiatrists Salary

Percentile 10% 25% 50% (Median) 75% 90%
Annual Wage $54,150 $85,090 $126,240 $178,960 $208
Hourly Wage $26.04 $40.91 $60.69 $86.04 $100

2021 Podiatrists Salary

Percentile
10%
25%
50% (Median)
75%
90%
Annual Wage
$54,150
$85,090
$126,240
$178,960
$208
Hourly Wage
$26.04
$40.91
$60.69
$86.04
$100

Podiatrists Common Job Duties

  • Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
  • Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  • Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  • Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  • Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  • Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
  • Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  • Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
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Podiatrists Activities

  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
  • Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Fabricate medical devices.
  • Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
  • Manage healthcare operations.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
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Podiatrists Required Knowledge

  • Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Common Podiatrists Abilities Required

  • Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
  • Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
  • Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
  • Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
  • Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
  • Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
  • Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
  • Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
  • Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
  • Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
  • Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.
  • Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
  • Flexibility of Closure - Seeing hidden patterns.
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Common Podiatrists Skills

  • Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
  • Speaking - Talking to others.
  • Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
  • Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
  • Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
  • Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
  • Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
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Podiatrists Interests

  • Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Projected Employment For Podiatrists

Location 2019 Employment 2029 Employment Percent change Annual projected job openings
United States 10,500 10,600 0% 500

Projected Employment For Podiatrists

Location
2019 Employment
2029 Employment
Percent change
Annual projected job openings
United States
10,500
10,600
0%
500

Podiatrists Education & Experience

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • No work experience
  • Internship/residency

Podiatrists Schools

School Program Name Location Length / Graduates
Barry University Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Miami, FL More than 4 years: 56
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Des Moines, IA More than 4 years: 52
Kent State University at Kent Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Kent, OH More than 4 years: 105
Midwestern University-Glendale Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Glendale, AZ More than 4 years: 28
New York College of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry New York, NY More than 4 years: 93
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry North Chicago, IL More than 4 years: 80
Samuel Merritt University Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Oakland, CA More than 4 years: 43
Temple University Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Philadelphia, PA Less than one year: 0
More than 4 years: 88
Western University of Health Sciences Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry Pomona, CA More than 4 years: 34

Podiatrists Schools

9 United States

Location

California (2) Arizona (1) Florida (1) Illinois (1) Iowa (1) New York (1) Ohio (1) Pennsylvania (1)
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Program Name

Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (9)
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Program Length

More than 4 years (9) Less than one year (1)
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School
Program Name
Location
Length / Graduates
Barry University
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Miami, FL
More than 4 years: 56
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Des Moines, IA
More than 4 years: 52
Kent State University at Kent
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Kent, OH
More than 4 years: 105
Midwestern University-Glendale
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Glendale, AZ
More than 4 years: 28
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
New York, NY
More than 4 years: 93
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
North Chicago, IL
More than 4 years: 80
Samuel Merritt University
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Oakland, CA
More than 4 years: 43
Temple University
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Philadelphia, PA
Less than one year: 0
More than 4 years: 88
Western University of Health Sciences
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
Pomona, CA
More than 4 years: 34

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