DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1081 Podiatrists
Occupational Description:
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 170 | 37 | $79.87/hr | $7.27/hr | $16.80/hr | $42.63/hr | $79.04/hr | >$80.00/hr | >$80.00/hr |
| U S | 9,090 | 291 | $64.56/hr | $1.29/hr | $25.59/hr | $39.90/hr | $56.74/hr | >$80.00/hr | >$80.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 70 | $13.85/hr | N/A |
| Chiropractors | 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Physician Assistants | 20 | $35.98/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Podiatrists
- Diagnoses ailments, such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and deformities, utilizing urinalysis, blood tests, and x-rays.
- Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
- Treats conditions, such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods.
- Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders.
- Prescribes corrective footwear.
- Makes and fits prosthetic appliances.
- Advises patients concerning continued treatment of disorders and foot care to prevent recurrence of disorders.
- Performs surgery.
- Refers patients to physician when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
- Prescribes drugs.
- Treats deformities by mechanical and electrical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths and short wave and low voltage currents.