Geriatric Podiatrist — Foot & Wound Care Specialist

Vitae Health Systems; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is hiring a qualified podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care for residents in skilled nursing facilities across our network. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of podiatric conditions, perform foot and wound care procedures, and contribute to care planning with nursing and rehabilitation teams.

The role emphasizes prevention, mobility improvement, and high-quality patient outcomes, with strict documentation and infection-control adherence.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatry program.
• Active and unrestricted state license to practice podiatric medicine.
• Board certification or board eligibility preferred.
• 4-5 years of podiatry experience, including long-term care, geriatrics, or wound care.
• Strong knowledge of diabetic foot care, wound management, and lower extremity pathology.
• Experience performing minor surgical procedures and wound debridement.
• Proficiency with infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive podiatric evaluations of foot, ankle, and related conditions.
• Diagnose and treat infections, ulcers, deformities, and nail disorders.
• Perform routine and advanced podiatric procedures within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with prevention focus.
• Collaborate with nursing and wound care teams for complex care.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on foot care and footwear.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Clinical judgment

Problem solving

Education

DPM degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is hiring a qualified podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care for residents in skilled nursing facilities across our network. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of podiatric conditions, perform foot and wound care procedures, and contribute to care planning with nursing and rehabilitation teams.

The role emphasizes prevention, mobility improvement, and high-quality patient outcomes, with strict documentation and infection-control adherence.