Podiatrist - Sacramento

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive physician salary program

Generous vacation program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is hiring an experienced Surgical Podiatrist in Sacramento, California. In this full-time position, you will provide routine and referral podiatric services, perform surgical procedures, and manage patient care under the CMO's direction. The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine, has a current California license, and at least two years of experience. Competitive salary ranges from $150,000 to $600,000, with benefits including 401(k) and HSA contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience preferred.
• Ability to identify complex problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' legs and feet to diagnose diseases.
• Perform surgical procedures and manage wound care.
• Advise patients about treatments and preventive care.

Skills

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards

PC proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Current license as a podiatrist in California

Tools

EMR database

Job description

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.

Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• 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 maintain medical records on assigned patients

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive physician salary program with a base + percentage of net collections, typically $150,000-$600,000
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.