Podiatry Services

Podiatrist to provide services at Greater Binghamton Health Center (GBHC) twice a month for 8-12 hours. Contractor(s) Responsibilities – Services Included: The CONTRACTOR shall be on site TWICE A MONTH to provide podiatry services to the adult inpatient population at Greater Binghamton Health Center (GBHC). On rare occasions as needs dictate, CONTRACTOR will provide services to the child and adolescent (C&A) population. Day of month and time of day for services to be scheduled is to be arranged by the GBHC clinic. Podiatry services shall include the Adult Inpatient Units on a rotating basis. Services shall occur in the Garvin Building. The CONTRACTOR will provide podiatry services for patients in need of services. The schedule will be coordinated through the GBHC Clinic. The CONTRACTOR will provide podiatry services including but not limited to, debridement of nail/foot area, foot care for corns, calluses, infections, inflammation, diabetic ulcers, and other diseases of the foot and ankle. All OSHA requirements shall be observed and practiced by the CONTRACTOR. Sterilization of all podiatry instruments is presently performed by GBHC clinic staff. All instruments for use by the Podiatrist provider are furnished by Greater Binghamton Health Center. Confidentiality, as well as HIPAA guidelines regarding Personal Health Information (PHI) shall be adhered to and is detailed in attached Appendix F. The CONTRACTOR will supply GBHC with the information it needs to ensure that the services provided by the CONTRACTOR under this contract meet the applicable standards of The Joint Commission, which accredits GBHC. This information includes evidence of primary source verification of required credentials; evidence that the provider has a current New York State license to practice Podiatry services and evidence of initial and continuing competence as part of a performance evaluation system. The CONTRACTOR will work under the direction and guidance of the GBHC Medical Clinic and other GBHC Staff at treatment sites, as appropriate, to coordinate provision of services. Scheduling and supervision of the CONTRACTOR will be provided by the Program Director of the Medical Clinic or representative. Minimum Qualifications: All individuals providing services under this contract must meet the following minimum qualifications: Licensed New York State Podiatrist PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the contract holder to make sure that the necessary professional credentials and documentation are on file at the GBHC Clinical Directors office and the GBHC Medical Director's office. In addition, please make sure that any necessary documentation regarding your health status is on file at the GBHC Medical Clinic with employee Health (proof of immunizations and current PPD, or positive PPD current symptom checklist). The GBHC reserves the right to stop any work covered by this contract at any time that the GBHC deems the CONTRACTOR to be unwilling, unable or incapable of performing the work to the satisfaction of GBHC. Any work stoppage, either temporary or permanent, would not be ordered by GBHC without prior consultation with the CONTRACTOR, except in the event that the job performance endangers the safety of clients or staff. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%