Podiatrist

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA Option

Generous Vacation Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Advanced Foot & Ankle Center, part of Balance Health, seeks a podiatrist to diagnose and treat foot and ankle conditions, perform必要 surgeries, and manage patient care. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and patient education in a busy clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine, with board certification preferred, and holds or is eligible for a podiatry license; experience with EMR and office software is expected, alongside strong

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited school.
• Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery preferred.
• Current license as a podiatrist to practice in the relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases and conditions.
• Perform surgical procedures and wound care as needed.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and devices for treatment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure documentation quality.
• Educate patients and families about foot and ankle care and prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Description**Advanced Foot & Ankle Center is a part of Balance Health , the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. At Balance Health, we believe that when you invest in great doctors, they have the ability to do their best work and build an exceptional career. Our Podiatrists consistently out-earn the national average for podiatry in every market, while raising the bar on innovation. We surround our physicians with the resources they need to thrive, ongoing training and mentorship, dedicated support from IT, HR, Billing and Coding, Compliance, Finance, and Marketing, to build the infrastructure to grow each provider's individual brand so you can focus on providing exceptional care to your patients. Our physicians learn from one another, collaborate, share best practices, and push the field of Podiatry forward, come start your career journey with us. Essential Functions : Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles Perform surgical procedures as necessary along with wound care management Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team Provide health promotion and preventive medicine Appropriately maintains medical records on assigned patients QUALIFICATIONS: [Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expected Behaviors] Required : Minimum of two years professional experience preferred Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of California Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery preferred Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populations PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and EMR database Ability to provide legal proof of eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including clean DMV report and pre-employment drug screen. Physical Requirements : Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time. Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Must be able to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues. Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information. or any combination of academic education and professional training and development along with applied work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Compensation / Benefits : Competitive physician salary program with a base percentage of net collections. Base salary a percentage of net collections. Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30 hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment HSA with Employer Contribution FSA Option Generous Vacation Program Employee Assistance Program Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Balance Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected classes, including, but not limited to age, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental/physical disability, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status. If an offer of employment is extended and a candidate hired, proof of authorization to work in the US and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided. Visit our Website @ https://balancehealth.com (Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.) NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS / STAFFING AGENCIES PLEASE