Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited institution.
Completion of an accredited residency in podiatry.
Minimum three years of relevant professional experience.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication abilities across diverse groups.
Proficient in MS Office, EMR, and database software.
Responsibilities
Examine patients' legs and feet to diagnose care needs.
Treat disorders related to bones, muscles, and joints in feet and ankles.
Manage wound care effectively for patients.
Utilize medical histories and tests to diagnose foot and ankle diseases.
Prescribe medications and recommend corrective devices or surgeries.
Educate patients on treatment plans and preventive care techniques.
Maintain accurate medical records and perform routine updates.
Benefits
Eligibility for benefits begins after 30 days of full-time employment.
401(k) participation starts after 60 days, with a matching contribution.
Collaborative work environment focused on patient care.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We have an immediate need to hire a qualified Podiatrist to join our team in Chicago, IL. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Podiatrist provides routine care and referral podiatric services to patients as follows:
Examines patients' legs and feet to determine and diagnose diseases and/or care needs.
Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
Performs wound care management.
Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery as appropriate.
Advises patients about treatment plans and foot and ankle care techniques to help with prevention of future problems.
Provides education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team members.
Provides patients with health promotions and preventive medication.
Properly maintains appropriate medical records on assigned patients, including routine updates.
Requirements
Ability to observe, assess, and accurately record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Full knowledge and understanding of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to ensure effective working relationships with diverse patients, colleagues, and vendors.
Possesses a good understanding of effective time management and practices such to ensure scheduling as well as administrative requirements are met.
PC proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR and various databases.
Able to provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including credit check and with a clean DMV report.
Education and Experience:
Current active license as a Podiatrist in the State of Illinois.
Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry.
Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program.
Minimum of three (3) years applicable professional experience.
Compensation / Benefits:
Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $175,000) +comp. plan (level depends on applicable experience)
Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment (program has match up to 4% depending on employee contributions.)
