Mobile Podiatrist

West Coast Wound; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Mobile practice

Referral network

Collaborative team

Administrative support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

West Coast Wound & Skin Care seeks a compassionate podiatrist to join our mobile clinical team in the Los Angeles area. You will perform hands-on foot and lower-extremity care, manage diabetic foot issues, and work closely with wound care professionals to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes in‑home/mobile care delivery, documentation in the EMR, and ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a rapidly growing wound care organization.

Qualifications

• DPM degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted California Podiatric Medical Board license.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable to the position.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
• Experience in wound care or lower-extremity care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive podiatric evaluations and examinations.
• Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
• Manage diabetic foot conditions and complications.
• Provide wound care and minor podiatric procedures.
• Collaborate with wound care providers and other health professionals.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans in the EMR.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independent work

Mobility care

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Job description

West Coast Wound & Skin Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Podiatrist to join our growing mobile clinical team in the Los Angeles area. This position is ideal for a podiatrist who enjoys providing hands‑on patient care while working collaboratively with wound care providers and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive podiatric evaluations and examinations.
• Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
• Evaluate and manage diabetic foot conditions and complications.
• Assess and treat foot and lower‑extremity wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and other chronic wounds.
• Perform appropriate in‑office/mobile podiatric procedures, including:
• Routine and medically necessary nail care
• Debridement of nails, calluses, and appropriate tissue
• Management of corns and calluses
• Wound‑related podiatric procedures within scope of practice
• Other appropriate minor procedures based on patient needs and clinical expertise
• Identify patients at risk for diabetic foot complications, infection, ulceration, and limb‑threatening conditions.
• Provide preventive foot care and patient education.
• Assess circulation, sensation, skin integrity, and other factors affecting lower‑extremity health.
• Collaborate with wound care providers, primary care providers, nurses, home health agencies, facility staff, and other members of the patient’s care team.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Make referrals to vascular surgery, orthopedics, infectious disease, or other specialists when clinically indicated.
• Provide recommendations regarding footwear, offloading, pressure reduction, and prevention of recurrent wounds.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Accurately document patient evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
• Participate in coordinated wound care and multidisciplinary patient management.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted California Podiatric Medical Board license.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable to the position.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
• Experience in wound care, diabetic foot management, limb preservation, or lower‑extremity care preferred.
• Experience working with medically complex or geriatric patients preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile/field‑based environment.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned Los Angeles territory.

Preferred Experience

• Diabetic foot care
• Chronic wound management
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure injuries
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Neuropathy
• Infection assessment
• Nail and callus debridement
• Offloading and pressure‑relief strategies
• Limb preservation
• Geriatric and medically complex patients
• Skilled nursing and assisted living environments
• Home‑based/mobile healthcare

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Mobile practice model
• Established patient referral network
• Collaborative multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Administrative and operational support
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced wound care providers
• Opportunity to help improve outcomes for patients with complex wounds and lower‑extremity conditions
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing wound care organization

Why Join West Coast Wound & Skin Care?

Our mobile care model brings specialized wound and lower‑extremity care directly to patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional outpatient services. As a Mobile Podiatrist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients with complex medical conditions while working as part of a collaborative clinical team.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time 1099 only

Work Setting: Mobile – Patient Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Other Community‑Based Settings