Podiatrist - San Diego, CA

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with matching contributions

Health benefits for full-time employees

Competitive salary program

Job summary

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a Podiatrist for a full-time position in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for examining patients' legs and feet, diagnosing diseases, treating disorders, and educating patients about treatment options.

This dynamic role requires a Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine, an active license in California, and a minimum of three years of professional experience. The compensation includes a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms accurately.
• Full understanding of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
• Knowledge of techniques to diagnose and treat foot and ankle issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• PC proficiency with MS Office and EMR applications.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ legs and feet for diagnoses and care needs.
• Treat disorders affecting feet and ankles.
• Perform wound care management.
• Diagnose issues using medical histories and tests.
• Prescribe treatments, medications, and corrective devices.
• Advise patients on treatment plans and care techniques.
• Maintain accurate medical records for assigned patients.

Skills

Observation and assessment skills

Understanding of legal and ethical standards

Diagnostic and treatment techniques knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

PC proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, EMR)

Education

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Current active license as a Podiatrist

Completion of accredited residency program

Job description

Balance Health is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. 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. This is a full‑time position located in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients’ legs and feet to determine and diagnose diseases and/or care needs.
• Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
• Performs wound care management.
• Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x‑rays, and laboratory test results.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery as appropriate.
• Advises patients about treatment plans and foot and ankle care techniques to help with prevention of future problems.
• Provides education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team members.
• Provides patients with health promotions and preventive medication.
• Maintains appropriate medical records on assigned patients, including routine updates.

Requirements

• Ability to observe, assess, and accurately record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Full knowledge and understanding 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 verbal, written, and listening communication skills to ensure effective working relationships with diverse patients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Good understanding of effective time management and practices to ensure scheduling and administrative requirements are met.
• PC proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR and various databases.
• Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including credit check and a clean DMV report.
• May be required to travel to clinics within San Diego and Riverside County, including locations in Encinitas, La Jolla, Escondido, and Murrietta.

Education and Experience

• Current active license as a Podiatrist in the State of California.
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited School of Podiatry.
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program.
• Minimum of three (3) years applicable professional experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $175,000) + compensation plan (level depends on applicable experience).
• Benefit eligibility for full‑time employees working 30+ hours weekly begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) program begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment (program has match up to 4% depending on employee contributions).

Salary Range: $150,000-$600,000

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 U.S. and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.

Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.