Podiatrist - Part-Time | FQHC

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

Pomona, United States | Posted on 08/04/2026

The Staff Pad has partnered with a nonprofitFederally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Pomona, CA, to recruit a qualifiedand experienced Podiatrist to provide specialty foot and ankle patient centeredcare.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this role isresponsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions affecting thefoot, ankle, and related structures while delivering high-quality,patient-centered care.

The Podiatrist collaborates closely with primary careproviders and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes andenhance mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

Schedule: Part-time schedule to start (working Fridays and Saturdays)

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered podiatric care to a diverse patientpopulation
  
• Evaluate patients by reviewing medical history, diagnostic results, referralnotes, and conducting thorough assessments
  
• Diagnoseand treat foot and ankle conditions, including neurological and vasculardisorders, 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 andmanagement of chronic conditions and care to those exposed to homelessness
  
• Triage patients requiring advanced or emergency podiatric care and coordinateappropriate referrals
  
• Provide preventive care, patient education, and treatment plans that promotemobility, independence, and quality of life
  
• Prescribe and provide appropriate durable medical equipment to support patientmobility and recovery
  
• Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teamsto 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 controlprotocols, and all safety policies
  
• Meet productivity expectations of 8.5 patients per four-hour clinical session
  
• Participate in required trainings, quality improvement initiatives, andemergency response or safety programs as assigned
  

What We Are Looking For

Education, Certifications and Experience

• Doctorof Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatric medicalschool
  
• Currentand unrestricted California DPM license
  
• CurrentDEA registration and CPR certification (American Heart AssociationHealthcare Provider)
  
• 2+ years of podiatrist experience, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience preferred
  
• Experienceproviding culturally competent care to diverse patient populations
  

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Proficiencywith electronic health records (EHR); NextGen experience preferred
  
• Bilingualin English and Spanish preferred
  
• Abilityto obtain and maintain credentialing and clinical privileges
  
• Abilityto work effectively and independently in a collaborative, team-based environment
  
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods and lift and/or move up to 50pounds
  
• Abilityto assist patients on and off the examination table and reposition themas needed
  
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or withoutreasonable accommodation
  
• Abilityto travel between health centers and attend meetings as needed
  
• Strongclinical judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail
  
• Calm, active listener and a team-leader/motivator
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and drive program growth
  
• Frequent use of a computer and keyboard
  
• Flexibleto work varying schedules and locations
  

What You Can Expect

• Competitive Compensation + Provider incentive bonus + Sick Time
  
• NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible Site
  
• Part-time schedule to start,working Fridays and Saturdays
  
• Opportunity to expand to additionalclinic locations and hours in 2027
  
• Assigned medical assistants,support from front desk staff and guidance of Clinic Supervisor and OperationalLeadership
  
• Play a key role in building andshaping the organization's podiatry services with a strong focus onpreventive foot care
  
• Collaborate in developing apatient-centered podiatry program designed to serve a large diabeticpopulation
  
• Fast-paced outpatient setting withan expected patient volume of 18+ patients per day
  
• Productivity incentive programavailable to reward providers who expand access to care for the community