Podiatrist, Community Foot & Ankle Care (Part-Time)

The Staff Pad; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment eligible site

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Staff Pad, in Pomona, CA, seeks a qualified Podiatrist to provide specialty foot and ankle care in a part-time capacity, aligning with the clinic’s mission to deliver patient-centered outcomes.

You will diagnose, treat, and prevent foot and ankle conditions while collaborating with primary care teams to improve mobility and quality of life for diverse patients. Experience in FQHC settings and bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• DPM degree from an accredited podiatric medical school.
• Current and unrestricted California DPM license.
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider).
• 2+ years of podiatrist experience, FQHC experience preferred.
• Experience providing culturally competent care to diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered podiatric care to a diverse patient population.
• Evaluate patients by reviewing medical history, diagnostic results, referral notes, and conducting thorough assessments.
• Diagnose and treat foot and ankle conditions, including neurological and vascular disorders, ulcers, infections, and musculoskeletal complications.
• Perform in-office procedures such as debridement, ingrown toenail treatment, skin biopsies, lesion excisions, and therapeutic injections.
• Deliver acute and chronic wound care, including diabetic foot care and management of chronic conditions and care to those exposed to homelessness.
• Triage patients requiring advanced or emergency podiatric care and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Provide preventive care, patient education, and treatment plans that promote mobility, independence, and quality of life.
• Prescribe and provide appropriate durable medical equipment to support patient mobility and recovery.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant medical documentation, coding, and billing in accordance with organizational standards.
• Protect patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations, infection control protocols, and all safety policies.
• Meet productivity expectations of 8.5 patients per four-hour clinical session.
• Participate in required trainings, quality improvement initiatives, and emergency response or safety programs as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical judgment

Team leadership

Documentation accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

DPM degree

CA DPM license

DEA registration

CPR certification

2+ years podiatrist experience

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

The Staff Pad, in Pomona, CA, seeks a qualified Podiatrist to provide specialty foot and ankle care in a part-time capacity, aligning with the clinic’s mission to deliver patient-centered outcomes.

You will diagnose, treat, and prevent foot and ankle conditions while collaborating with primary care teams to improve mobility and quality of life for diverse patients. Experience in FQHC settings and bilingual abilities are valued.