Podiatrist - San Diego, CA

Balance Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with matching contributions

Full-time benefits eligibility after 30 days

Competitive salary program

Job summary

Balance Health in San Diego seeks an experienced Podiatrist to provide exceptional care in a comprehensive practice focusing on lower-extremity needs. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating foot diseases, performing wound care, and collaborating with health professionals.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine, an active California license, and has at least three years of professional experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000 plus a comprehensive plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately record symptoms and reactions.
• Full knowledge of legal and ethical medical care standards.
• Understanding of injury and disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse interactions.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ legs and feet for diseases or care needs.
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting feet and ankles.
• Perform wound care management.
• Diagnose diseases using medical histories and exams.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans.

Skills

Observation and assessment skills

Knowledge of medical ethical standards

Communication skills

Time management

PC proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, EMR)

Education

Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine

Current active license as a Podiatrist in California

Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program

Job description

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.

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.
• Properly 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.
• Possesses a good understanding of effective time management and practices such to ensure scheduling as well as administrative requirements are met.
• PC proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR and various databases.
• Able to provide 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 with a clean DMV report.
• May be required to travel to clinics within San Diego and Riverside County, to include 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 / Benefits

• Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $175,000) +comp. plan (level depends on applicable experience)
• 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 (program has match up to 4% depending on employee contributions.)

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.