Podiatric Physician

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

About Us

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing specialty care, Upperline Health delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.

A Specialty Path to Good Health

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing specialty care, Upperline Health delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.

Triage is temporary. Treatment is transformative.

With over 130 podiatric medical and surgical clinics in 13 states, Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists – podiatric physicians and surgeons, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be a pioneer for change by advancing the paradigm of how podiatric medicine and surgery is viewed across the medical landscape


• Mission driven culture and innovative team transforming specialty care


• Competitive compensation package with uncapped bonus structure, including a sign on bonus


• Path to partnership


• Competitive benefits – comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401K (matching), PTO and parental leave


• Medical malpractice, licensure, and board dues paid annually


• CME expense allotment


• Support providing relief from administrative burdens


• Robust onboarding and rotational shadowing program for recent residency and fellowship graduates to effectively learn all aspects of the business operations


• Mentorship from top-tier podiatric physician leaders assisting with continuous professional development


• Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team providing holistic care to at-risk patients

About the Podiatric Physician

Upperline Health is seeking a well-trained Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to provide foot and ankle care in clinics in the Chattanooga, TNarea. The candidate must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail and thrive in a collaborative environment. As Upperline expands, this individual will be able to explore a wide range of career opportunities within the company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Our DPMs provide Upperline services in a clinic setting. Staff membership at the hospital will be expected.


• Assess the patients presenting lower extremity complaints, review his/her medical history, listen to the patients’ concerns, perform a physical examination, order the appropriate imaging or medical labs and then develop and implement a clinical plan of care


• Provide care for podiatric patients including comprehensive examination, with an all-encompassing approach to all aspects of foot and ankle care including at-risk foot care, painful foot and ankle conditions, trauma, wound care and surgical management when appropriate


• Administer advice and instructions on foot care and you will also educate patients and families about general wellness care, medication usage, side effects, medical adherence and prevention.


• Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with stateregulations and Upperline Health standards and policy


• Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine


• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine


• Other related duties as deemed necessary

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with appropriate certification and licensure is required


• DPM license required – active license preferred or the ability to obtain within applicable timeframe


• Our DPMs must have strong compassion for our patients and their families


• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility required


• CPR certification expected, and consistent the requirements of the state Board of Podiatric Medicine


• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful

Job Type: Full-Time

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