Associte Podiatrist

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Travel between facilities

Competitive per diem / fee-for-service

Job summary

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers seeks a Mobile Podiatrist based in or near Lancaster, CA to provide foot and ankle care to residents in Nursing Homes across North LA & East LA. The role offers schedule flexibility with travel between facilities.

The position requires DPM, CA license, DEA preferred and BLS/CPR, plus reliable transportation and willingness to cover multiple sites during designated hours.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school.
• Active California Podiatric Medical License.
• DEA license preferred and BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and assessments for residents in nursing facilities.
• Provide non-traumatic routine foot care and diabetic foot care as needed.
• Perform minor in-office/bedside procedures for ingrown nails.
• Manage minor podiatric wounds per facility protocols.
• Document encounters and treatment plans accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians on care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Patient rapport

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Job description

Mobile Podiatrist (Part-Time / Contract)

Location: Lancaster, CA (Coverage Area: North LA & East LA)

Job Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor (1099)

Settings: Nursing Homes / Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and self-motivated Mobile Podiatrist based in or near Lancaster, CA, to provide high-quality foot and ankle care to patients in Nursing Homes across the North Los Angeles and East Los Angeles areas.

This role is ideal for a practitioner looking for schedule flexibility while delivering essential podiatric services to the geriatric population. Reliable personal transportation and willingness to commute between designated facilities are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Evaluations: Perform initial and ongoing podiatric evaluations and assessments for residents in assigned nursing facilities.


• Routine Foot Care: Provide non-traumatic routine toenail trimming/debridement, callus/corn management, and routine care for high-risk patients (e.g., diabetic foot care).


• Minor Procedures: Perform infrequent in-office/bedside minor procedures, such as conservative or minor surgical treatment for ingrown toenails.


• Wound Care: Manage infrequent minor podiatric wounds and ulcers according to facility protocols and physician orders.


• Documentation & Compliance: Timely and accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with facility and Medicare/insurance guidelines.


• Facility Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with nursing staff, facility directors, and attending physicians regarding patient care plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatric medical school.


• Licensure: Active and unencumbered California Podiatric Medical License.


• Certifications: Active DEA License (preferred) and BLS/CPR certification.


• Transportation: Must possess a reliable personal vehicle, valid California driver's license, and active auto insurance for commuting across North LA & East LA regions.


• Experience: Experience in geriatric care, long-term care settings, or mobile podiatry is highly desirable, but reliable and efficient compassionate practitioners are encouraged to apply.


• Skills: Excellent communication, patient rapport-building, and strong time-management skills.

Benefits / Schedule

• Flexible Hours: Autonomy over your daily schedule within facility visiting hours.


• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay rate per patient / facility visit (Competitive Per Diem / Fee-for-Service or Hourly options).


• Travel Flexibility: Route planned to optimize drive times across assigned facilities.