Podiatry

Dr Joel Charles Rutherford, DPM

Cell: 239-***-****

Fax: 239-***-****

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NPI: 113*******

FL LIC: PO3569

WORKING OBJECTIVES: Providing…

Geriatric Medicine, Sports Medicine

Fall Prevention with focus on Neurological / Orthopedic E & M Safety, Strength, Balance and Independence

WORK HISTORY / SKILL SETS:

02/01/2013 – present:

SWFL Mobile Foot Clinics - Florida

Broad Spectrum of Non-Surgical Primary Podiatric Medical Services

Customized Footcare tailored to the individual needs of Assisted Living, Nursing, Clinic & Homecare Patients

Available services listed below

Trigger point injection therapy:

Treatment of myofascial pathologies ranging from the Foot up to the Tibial Tuberosity. This provides for pain management in geriatrics, sports medicine and post traumatic injuries.

Geriatric Assisted Living and Nursing Care:

arthralgia injection therapy

wound care

bedside skin & nail procedures

assistive devices ( independence / falls)

routine foot care.(essential meeting CMS guidelines)

Wound Care:

health care facilities (ALFs / NHs ) and home visits.), patient education

Orthopedics:

neuromuscular and skeletal clinical exams, gait exams, biomechanics, and assistive gait devices.

Orthotics:

practical / affordable approaches to shoe modifications

Dermatological:

Practical and safe nail & skin care treatments .

Ulcer management

Neurological:

Injection therapies, steroid and therapeutic management. Vitamin Deficit Supplementations.

Low dose treatment of sensory – motor neuropathy

Clinical Consultations:

Health Care Education [patients / clinical staff / multi-media]

Medical / Legal Expertise:

Detailed chart documentation in RFC audit defense. Meticulous documentation skills.

2009 – 12/2012:

Rutherford Mobile Podiatry

Montana (Great Falls/ Billings / Indian Health Board) Primary Podiatric Medical Outreach

2003 to 2008:

Residency and fellowship training:

Infection Prevention and Limb Salvage

Trusted since 2003

Previous work as a recreation therapist and special education teacher totaling approximately 9-10 years

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