Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are looking to hire a qualified Podiatrist to join Foot and Ankle Specialists of West Michigan for the summer/fall of 2026. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Podiatrist provides 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.
Compensation / Benefits:- Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $175,000) + compensation 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
- Monthly Education Webinars
- Annual in-person "Balance Summit" - our two-day CME Event
If an offer of employment is extended and a candidate hired, proof of authorization to work in the US and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.
(Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.)
Visit our website at: https://balancehealth.com ** PLEASE, NO EMAILS, PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS / STAFFING AGENCIES ** Requirements
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 Michigan.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit and stand for up to several hours at a time
- Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Must be able to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information.
