Podiatrist

eMerge Senior Care; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

eMerge Senior Care in Florida seeks a dedicated Podiatrist to deliver comprehensive foot and ankle care for senior patients. You will assess, diagnose, and formulate individualized treatment plans, coordinating with diabetes care and other specialists to optimize outcomes.

Join an interdisciplinary team focused on evidence-based practices, patient education, and quality improvement to enhance quality of life for seniors. Florida licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in podiatry to diagnose, treat, and manage foot and ankle conditions in senior populations.
• Experience managing foot care in patients with diabetes.
• Florida podiatry license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Prior experience in geriatric, long-term care, or senior-focused settings preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive foot and ankle assessments and diagnose conditions in senior patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and perform procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with diabetes management and other chronic conditions; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document encounters accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records.
• Educate patients and caregivers on preventive foot care and self-management.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Podiatry expertise

Diabetes foot care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

DPM degree

Job description

Company Description eMerge Senior Care, formerly Sounds for Seniors, is building on more than a decade of experience delivering audiology services to older adults across Florida. The rebrand to eMerge reflects a strategic expansion into a broader range of senior-focused healthcare services and innovative care models. The organization is committed to improving quality of life for seniors through specialized clinical expertise, compassionate care, and accessible services. Team members join a growing, mission-driven company that values collaboration, professional development, and patient-centered outcomes.

Role Description Podiatrist role based in Florida. The Podiatrist will provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to senior patients, including conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, and developing individualized treatment plans. Daily responsibilities include performing procedures, coordinating care for patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions, and documenting encounters in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The role also involves collaborating with interdisciplinary providers, educating patients and caregivers on preventive foot care, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in podiatry to diagnose, treat, and manage foot and ankle conditions in senior populations.


• Experience managing foot care in patients with diabetes, including preventive care and risk reduction.


• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and active, unrestricted Florida podiatry license (or eligibility to obtain).


• Prior experience working with older adults or in a geriatric, long-term care, or senior-focused clinical setting preferred.


• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.


• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ethical care, and continual professional development.