Foot & Ankle DPM | Growth Path & Partnership

Upperline Health Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Upperline Health Inc. seeks a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to deliver foot and ankle care in Chattanooga, TN clinics. The role requires compassionate patient care, attention to detail, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers hospital staff membership, clinic-based practice, ongoing professional development, and the potential for growth within a growing specialty care network.

Qualifications

• DPM degree with appropriate certification and licensure is required.
• Active DPM license preferred or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• DEA registration or eligibility required.
• CPR certification expected and compliant with state requirements.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, clinicians, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatric care in clinics, with staff membership at the hospital expected.
• Assess patients with lower extremity issues, review history, perform exams, order imaging/labs, and develop a care plan.
• Deliver comprehensive foot and ankle care including at-risk foot care, trauma, wounds, and surgical management as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on foot care, wellness, medication usage, side effects, adherence, and prevention.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with state regulations and Upperline Health policies.
• Engage in continuing education as required by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine.
• Prescribe medications as permitted by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Compassion for patients

Excellent communication

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

DEA registration

CPR certification

Job description

Upperline Health Inc. seeks a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to deliver foot and ankle care in Chattanooga, TN clinics. The role requires compassionate patient care, attention to detail, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers hospital staff membership, clinic-based practice, ongoing professional development, and the potential for growth within a growing specialty care network.