Podiatrist: Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Orthotics Expert

Central City Community Health Center; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Central City Community Health Center seeks a qualified Podiatrist to lead comprehensive care for foot and ankle conditions. You will perform surgeries, prescribe orthotics, and apply therapies for arthritis, fractures, corn and calluses, while evaluating patient histories and planning treatments.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient communication, and teamwork within a busy health center in California.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine required.
• Extensive knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities.
• Familiar with foot problems including genetic abnormalities and deformities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with children and elderly patients.
• Empathy and patience in dealing with serious diseases.
• Up-to-date with latest podiatry technologies and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' legs to diagnose diseases.
• Perform foot and ankle surgeries (e.g., removing bone spurs).
• Treat sport-related foot and leg injuries.
• Use podiatric techniques to treat deformities and ailments.
• Prescribe pain relief meds and foot orthoses.
• Review patients' medical histories and advise on foot care.
• Order tests (X-rays, ultrasounds, bone density) for diagnosis.

Skills

Judgment

Communication

Planning

Work under pressure

Self-motivation

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Professional image

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Transportation

Education

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Central City Community Health Center seeks a qualified Podiatrist to lead comprehensive care for foot and ankle conditions. You will perform surgeries, prescribe orthotics, and apply therapies for arthritis, fractures, corn and calluses, while evaluating patient histories and planning treatments.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, patient communication, and teamwork within a busy health center in California.