Podiatrists
Did You Know:
- Podiatrists must be licensed, requiring three to four years of undergraduate education, the completion of a 4-year podiatric college program and passing scores on national and state examinations.
- Job opportunities should be good for entry-level graduates of accredited podiatric medicine programs.
- Opportunities will be better in group medical practices, clinics and health networks than in traditional, solo practices.
- Podiatrists enjoy very high earnings.
Industry Areas
- Offices of Other Health Practitioners
- Offices of Physicians
- Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
- 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.
Overall Kind of Work
Americans spend a great deal of time on their feet. As the nation becomes more active across all age groups, the need for foot care will become increasingly important. Podiatrists, also known as d...
Work Environment
Civilian
Podiatrists usually work in small private offices or clinics, sometimes supported by a small staff of assistants and other administrative personnel. They also may spend time visiting patients in n...
Military
Physicians and surgeons work in hospitals and clinics on land and aboard ships.
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 18.52% (35-39 Hours)
- 78.78% (40 Hours)
- 2.70% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Podiatrists(29-1081)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 17.28% (Private For-Profit)
- 7.27% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 1.26% (State and Local Govt)
- 10.82% (Federal Government)
- 63.37% (Self-Employed)
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
53 Podiatrists in the military