Podiatrist

Community-Health-Centers-of-America; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/vision

401(k) matching

Vacation

CME allowance

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Bonus structure

Employee assistance

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America is seeking a Podiatrist to join our medical team in the Merced, CA area, serving clinics and contracted long-term care facilities in Merced, Turlock and Modesto. The ideal candidate will provide expert foot and ankle care, wound management, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

In this role, you will educate patients and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school.
• Completion of a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Podiatry.
• State licensure to practice Podiatry.
• Current BLS required.
• Current DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions.
• Provide wound care and management.
• Prescribe medications and orthotic devices.
• Educate patients on foot health and preventive care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Active listening

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Critical thinking

Social perceptiveness

Problem solving

Patient confidentiality

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency

Board certification or eligibility in Podiatry

State licensure to practice Podiatry

Current BLS

Current DEA

Job description

Description

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for an Podiatrist to work in our clinics and contracted long-term care facilities in the Merced, Turlock and Modesto, CA area. Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist to join our medical team. The ideal candidate will provide specialized care for foot and ankle conditions, ensuring the highest quality of patient care in clinics and partner nursing facilities.

Duties

• - Diagnose and treat various foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions
• - Provide wound care and management
• - Prescribe medications and orthotic devices
• - Educate patients on foot health and preventive care
• - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes

Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries with benefits, a 401(k) plan, and CME allowance
• Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals
• A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuiity
• Clinical autonomy
• A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied
• Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients through expert podiatric care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & voluntary healthcare plans
• 401(k) w generous matching
• Vacation, holiday, CME, sick
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Bonus structure available
• Employee assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Malpractice insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Mileage reimbursement (beyond normal commute)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school
• Completion of a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program
• Board certification or eligibility in Podiatry
• State licensure to practice Podiatry
• Previous experience working in a teaching hospital or senior care facility is advantageous
• Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures
• Current BLS required
• Current DEA required
• In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Critical thinking
• Social perceptiveness
• Complex problem solving
• Respect patient confidentiality