Podiatrist — Foot & Ankle Care Expert (Vallejo)

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Balance Health in Vallejo, CA is hiring a qualified Podiatrist to join our team. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, you will provide routine podiatric care and referrals within a physician practice focused on lower-extremity health.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions, managing wounds, prescribing treatments, and educating patients while maintaining accurate medical records. California license and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Current California podiatrist license and board certification.
• Minimum three years of professional podiatry experience.
• Ability to diagnose and treat foot and ankle conditions and prescribe appropriate therapies.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients’ legs and feet to determine and diagnose diseases and care needs.
• Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
• Performs wound care management.
• Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and lab results.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery as appropriate.
• Advises patients about treatment plans and care techniques to prevent future problems.
• Provides education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team members.
• Provides patients with health promotions and preventive care.
• Maintains medical records on assigned patients, including routine updates.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Time management

Office software

Education

California Podiatry license

DPM degree

Residency completion

Minimum 3 years experience

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Balance Health in Vallejo, CA is hiring a qualified Podiatrist to join our team. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, you will provide routine podiatric care and referrals within a physician practice focused on lower-extremity health.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions, managing wounds, prescribing treatments, and educating patients while maintaining accurate medical records. California license and 3+ years of experience are required.