Podiatric Physician and Surgeon

Allentown Family Foot Care Professional Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Allentown Family Foot Care Professional Corporation in Allentown, PA is seeking a skilled podiatrist to join our busy, community-minded practice established in 1991. The ideal candidate is board-certified or ABFAS-qualified, licensed in Pennsylvania, with strong surgical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care; call schedule and hospital privileges are part of the practice.

Our team offers mentorship, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Board-certified or ABFAS-qualified required.
• Current Pennsylvania license required.
• Strong surgical background preferred.
• Compassionate, well-rounded clinician.
• Willingness to participate in call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat foot and ankle conditions.
• Maintain weekly surgical schedule.
• Rotating call with ER and consultations.
• Educate patients on foot care.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals.
• Mentorship and teaching opportunities with residents.
• Community engagement.

Skills

Podiatric medicine

Surgical skills

Board certification

Patient care

Mentorship

Education

ABFAS board certification

Pennsylvania medical license

Job description

Looking for a skilled podiatrist interested in practicing in the Lehigh Valley which is located in northeast Pennsylvania. Located in Allentown, which is the 3rd largest city in PA, our practice was established in 1991 and is a well respected, very sought after busy office with strong ties to the community.

We are looking to invest long term in a well trained Podiatric Physician and Surgeon who wants to become part of this vibrant growing community. The ideal candidate needs to be board certified or qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. A current Pennsylvania license required. Of course, we would like a well rounded, exceptional, compassionate individual who enjoys treating patients and practicing Podiatric Medicine. A strong surgical background is preferred since there is a call schedule for the practice as well as a large hospital system. Our doctors have surgical privileges and staff appointments at the largest hospital systems in Pennsylvania.

Our busy practice presents an opportunity to rapidly grow professionally and prepare to take the surgical board certification if not already certified. It is an opportunity to step right into a full schedule. Our close knit group of doctors are available to collaborate and mentor. Our group of doctors have the training, experience and certifications you would want for mentorship.

Our doctor work schedule is consistent with set days and sessions that very rarely change allowing for a better work-life balance.

Call is also a consistent with an opportunity to switch with other providers when needed for vacation and emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems

• Weekly surgical schedule.

• Rotating call schedule including ER and consultations.

• Educate patients on foot care and preventative measures.

• Collaborate with health care professionals.

• Wound care opportunity.

• Teaching opportunity: residents, interns and externs.

• Community engagement

Lehigh Valley is a great place to settle and raise a family. The school system both private and public is excellent. We are fortunate to have a top rated health system that includes full range of services. The area is home to the Lehigh Valley Health Network - Jefferson (level 1 trauma hospital) as well as St Luke's Health Network which does have an excellent Podiatric residency program.

Allentown is home of the Iron Pigs, the Philadelphia Phillies triple A franchise and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Philadelphia Flyers affiliate.

Other Lehigh Valley cities include Bethlehem and Easton. This is an area to live where there is plenty to do and enjoy besides work.