Podiatrists

Job zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1081.00

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$99k10th$203kMedian$291k90th

New workers start near $99,470; experienced workers reach $291,110. About 40 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

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Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

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.
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
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.
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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