Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited institution
Completed an accredited podiatric residency program
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
Strong knowledge of medical care delivery standards
Excellent communication skills for diverse interactions
Proficient in Microsoft Office, EMR, and related databases
Responsibilities
Examine patients' legs and feet to diagnose conditions
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders in the feet and ankles
Manage wound care effectively
Diagnose diseases using medical history, tests, and examinations
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, or surgery as needed
Advise patients on treatment plans and preventive care
Educate patients and healthcare team members on foot health
Maintain accurate medical records for patients
Benefits
Benefit eligibility begins after 30 days of full-time employment
401(k) participation starts after 60 days with employer match up to 4%
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We have an immediate need to hire a qualified Surgical Podiatrist to join our team in Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA. 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
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 California.
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 - $600,000) + percentage of net collection.
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.)
