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Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

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Median pay

$152,800
Median annual pay for Podiatrists.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

1.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

9,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Podiatrists in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical additional preparation: Internship/residency.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Learning
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Medicine and Dentistry
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Education and Training
  5. 5Computers and Electronics
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Deductive Reasoning
  2. 2Inductive Reasoning
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Written Comprehension
  5. 5Written Expression
  6. 6Oral Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Investigative
  2. 2Realistic
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Conventional
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Cautiousness
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Intellectual Curiosity

Work activities

  1. 1Assisting and Caring for Others
  2. 2Documenting/Recording Information
  3. 3Working with Computers
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  6. 6Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Work context

  1. 1Freedom to Make Decisions
  2. 2Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Contact With Others
  5. 5Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  6. 6Frequency of Decision Making

Representative tasks

  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  • Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
  • 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.
  • Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.

Software and tools

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Sources

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