Physician General Podiatry

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a board-certified or board-qualified Podiatrist to join the Orthopaedic and Podiatric Surgery Division, South Jersey's only Level I Trauma Center. The selected physician will manage complex foot and ankle pathology and contribute to limb salvage and wound care initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with orthopaedics, endocrinology, infectious disease, and wound care teams, as well as teaching medical trainees and APPs within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• DPM degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine.
• Completion of a CPME-accredited podiatric residency (minimum 3 years).
• Experience with hospital-based wound care or limb preservation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive foot and ankle care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including surgery when indicated.
• Participate in diabetic foot management, wound care, and limb salvage initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with orthopaedics, endocrinology, infectious disease, and wound care teams.
• Provide clinical education to medical trainees and APPs.
• Participate in podiatric call coverage and quality initiatives within the department.

Skills

Foot & ankle care

Wound care

Diabetic foot care

Clinical education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

CPME-accredited residency (min 3 years)

Job description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Unit Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive foot and ankle care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including surgery when indicated.
• Participate in diabetic foot management, wound care, and limb salvage initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with orthopaedics, endocrinology, infectious disease, and wound care teams.
• Provide clinical education to medical trainees and APPs.
• Participate in podiatric call coverage and quality initiatives within the department.

Short Description

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a board-certified or board-qualified Podiatrist to join our Orthopaedic and Podiatric Surgery Division. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience managing complex foot and ankle pathology, wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and forefoot/rearfoot surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center, providing care to a diverse patient population alongside orthopaedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, and wound care specialists.

Why Cooper

Academic medical center affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Multidisciplinary team with access to surgical, medical, and wound care expertise.

• Competitive compensation and benefit package with CME and retirement support.
• Opportunities for clinical innovation, teaching, and growth.

Education Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine.
• Completion of a CPME-accredited podiatric residency (minimum 3 years).

Experience Required

• Experience with hospital-based wound care or limb preservation is a plus.
• Commitment to collaborative care and patient safety.

License/ Certification Requirements

• Board certified or eligible by ABPM or ABFAS.
• New Jersey medical license (or eligibility).