Podiatrist - Sacramento

Confidential; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) plan

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA option

Generous vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sacramento Foot & Ankle Center, part of Balance Health, seeks an experienced podiatrist for the Sacramento, California region. The Surgical Podiatrist will provide routine and referral podiatric care under the CMO, focusing on quality patient outcomes.

Essential functions include diagnosing foot and ankle diseases, performing surgeries, wound care, and patient education. Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited school required.
• California license to practice podiatry required.
• Board certification through ABFAS preferred, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine feet and ankles to diagnose diseases.
• Perform surgical procedures as needed and manage wounds.
• Prescribe medications, therapy, or surgery as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate medical records for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Observation and assessment

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

DPM degree

California Podiatry License

ABFAS board certification preferred

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

EMR systems

Job description

Sacramento Foot & Ankle Center is a part of Balance Health, the nation's premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. We are seeking to hire an experienced Podiatrist for our Sacramento, California Region. Under the direction of the CMO, the Surgical Podiatrist provides routine and referral podiatric services to patients.

We provide leading podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists with operational support so they can spend their time focused on growing their business and delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Examine patients' legs and feet to diagnose diseases
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
• Perform surgical procedures as necessary along with wound care management
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
• Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
• Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team
• Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
• Appropriately maintains medical records on assigned patients

QUALIFICATIONS

[Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expected Behaviors]

Required

• Minimum of three (2) years professional experience preferred
• Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of California
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
• Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery preferred
• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populations
• PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and EMR database
• Ability to provide legal proof of eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including clean DMV report and pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
• Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information.

or any combination of academic education and professional training and development along with applied work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation / Benefits

• Competitive physician salary program with a base + percentage of net collections. First year starting salary of $225,000-$250,00 with potential for up to $300,000.
• Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA Option
• Generous Vacation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Balance Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected classes, including, but not limited to age, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental/physical disability, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status.

If an offer of employment is extended and a candidate hired, proof of authorization to work in the US and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.