Podiatrist - Geriatric Foot & Wound Care Specialist

Vitae Health Systems; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a qualified podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care in skilled nursing facilities. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions of the foot and lower extremities to promote mobility and quality of life for residents.

Role requires a DPM degree, active state license, and 4–5 years of podiatry experience (geriatrics/wound care preferred). You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, and primary care providers, document promptly, and follow

Qualifications

• DPM degree from an accredited podiatry program.
• Active and unrestricted state podiatry license.
• 4–5 years of podiatry experience; long-term care/geriatrics or wound care preferred.
• Board certification or board eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive podiatric evaluations and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and treat foot and lower-extremity conditions; infections, ulcers, deformities.
• Perform nail debridement, wound debridement, and minor procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapists, and primary care teams for holistic care.
• Educate residents and families on foot care and proper footwear.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation; adhere to infection control and HIPAA/OSHA.
• Oversee podiatry assistants; assist with scheduling and workflows.
• Document within 72 hours of encounter; target 80% facility census.

Skills

Podiatry expertise

Wound care

Diabetic foot care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Infection control

EHR proficiency

Clinical communication

Education

DPM degree

Active state license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a qualified podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care in skilled nursing facilities. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions of the foot and lower extremities to promote mobility and quality of life for residents.

Role requires a DPM degree, active state license, and 4–5 years of podiatry experience (geriatrics/wound care preferred). You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, and primary care providers, document promptly, and follow