Tamika Gooden
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Physician with extensive experience in clinical education, referral network development, and field-based healthcare coordination. Proven ability to educate providers, coordinators, patients, and caregivers; conduct chart review and clinical assessment; and partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve access, engagement, and outcomes across diverse care settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Podiatric Physician – Senior Living & Post-Acute Care
360care
01.2018 - Current
- Provide ongoing education to nursing staff, facility leadership, patients, and caregivers regarding clinical criteria, risk stratification, and care pathways
- Identify and assess patients through chart review and clinical evaluation to support appropriate referral and escalation
- Develop and maintain referral relationships across senior living, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities
- Conduct in-service education focused on fall prevention, wound risk, and chronic disease management
- Work independently in a field-based role requiring scheduling coordination, travel, and cross-functional communication
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with post-acute care regulatory standards
Contractor Podiatric Physician – Department of Defense
Langley Air Force Base
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered provider education and clinical consultation within a federal medical treatment facility
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care and appropriate utilization
- Reviewed clinical data and diagnostic findings to guide evidence-based decisions
- Completed federally required documentation and medical summaries in alignment with compliance standards
Podiatric Physician – Home-Based & Community Care
Doctors Making House Calls
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Educated patients and caregivers in home-based settings to improve understanding, adherence, and engagement
- Acted as liaison between patients, caregivers, and primary care providers to coordinate care plans
- Improved access to services for mobility-limited and underserved populations
- Maintained timely documentation and communication in a remote, independent work environment
Attending Podiatric Physician (Federal Appointment)
Baltimore VA Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided education and clinical guidance to residents, students, and interdisciplinary staff
- Participated in consultative care and coordination across inpatient and outpatient services
- Maintained thorough documentation within CPRS to support quality and compliance
- Engaged veteran populations and families in education focused on chronic disease prevention
Education
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Biology
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Clinical Education & In-Service Presentations
- Clinical Trial Awareness & Patient Identification
- Referral Network Development & Outreach
- Site Engagement & Provider Education
- Chart Review & Data Abstraction
- Interdisciplinary & Field-Based Collaboration
- Community Engagement & Patient Advocacy
- Independent, Nationwide Field Work
- Patient evaluation
- Test results interpretation
- Patient treatment planning
- Clinical diagnosis
Timeline
Contractor Podiatric Physician – Senior Living & Post-Acute Care
360care
01.2018 - Current
Contractor Podiatric Physician – Department of Defense
Langley Air Force Base
01.2015 - 01.2016
Podiatric Physician – Home-Based & Community Care
Doctors Making House Calls
01.2014 - 01.2015
Attending Podiatric Physician (Federal Appointment)
Baltimore VA Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Winston-Salem State University
Additional Certifications
CPHQ certificate in progress