Examine and diagnose patients' leg and foot conditions
Treat muscle, bone, and joint issues in feet and ankles
Manage wound care for patients
Prescribe treatments including medications and therapies
Advise on treatment plans and prevention techniques
Educate patients and families on foot care
Maintain accurate medical records for assigned patients
Benefits
Health benefits eligibility after 30 days of employment
401(k) participation after 60 days of employment
Competitive physician salary program
Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive practice
Full Job Description
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
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.
