Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Podiatry

Think Aksarben LLP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Whole Person Healthcare in Omaha, NE, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to work with the podiatrist delivering comprehensive foot and ankle care in clinic and long-term care settings. The role emphasizes preventative foot care, routine nail care, diabetic foot evaluations, wound monitoring, and patient education, with regular travel to nursing homes.

The APP collaborates with facility staff, documents in the EMR, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred; licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required.
• Minimum of two years of podiatry experience.
• APP must be certified and licensed to practice as PA or NP.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive foot and lower extremity assessments in clinic and long-term care.
• Conduct routine diabetic foot examinations and risk assessments.
• Provide routine nail care, including trimming and debridement.
• Evaluate and manage podiatric conditions such as thickened nails, corns and calluses, neuropathy, and foot wounds.
• Travel regularly to nursing homes and other facilities to provide podiatric services.
• Educate patients and caregivers on foot health, footwear, and prevention strategies; document encounters in EMR.
• Coordinate care with facility staff and primary care providers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Podiatry experience

Travel to nursing homes

Foot and ankle care

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctorate preferred

PA/NP licensure

Job description

Career Opportunities with Think Aksarben

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) works collaboratively with the Podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients in both clinic and long-term care settings. This role focuses on preventative foot care, management of common podiatric conditions, routine nail care, diabetic foot evaluations, wound monitoring, and patient education. The APP will regularly travel to nursing homes to provide podiatric services, including toenail trimming and treatment of routine foot conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform comprehensive foot and lower extremity assessments.
• Conduct routine diabetic foot examinations and risk assessments.
• Provide routine and medically necessary nail care, including toenail trimming and debridement.
• Evaluate and manage common podiatric conditions, including:
  • Thickened or dystrophic nails
  • Corns and calluses
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Diabetic foot concerns
  • Minor skin and soft tissue conditions
• Assist with the management and monitoring of foot wounds as directed by the supervising physician.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding foot health, diabetic foot care, footwear, and prevention strategies. Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Travel to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings to provide podiatric services.
• Coordinate care with facility staff, primary care providers, and family members when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with facility requirements and healthcare regulations. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with nursing home partners.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree required, Doctorate preferred. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who has completed the necessary education for certification and unrestricted licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practice required. A minimum of two (2) years of podiatry experience.

Think Whole Person Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer