Podiatrist - Senior Care & Wound Management

Vitae Health Systems; Hilliard (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems seeks a qualified Podiatrist to deliver comprehensive foot and ankle care in a skilled nursing facility. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions of the foot and lower extremities to promote mobility and quality of life for residents.

The role emphasizes wound care, diabetic foot management, and collaboration with nursing and rehabilitation teams in a fast-paced LTC setting. Licensure and DPM credentials are required.

Qualifications

• DPM degree and active license required; board certification preferred.
• 4–5 years podiatry experience, with long-term care, geriatrics, or wound care preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge of lower extremity pathology, diabetic foot care, and wound management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive podiatric evaluations, including assessment of skin integrity, vascular status, neurological function, and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and lower extremity conditions, including infections, ulcers, deformities, and nail disorders.
• Perform routine and advanced podiatric procedures such as nail debridement, callus reduction, wound debridement, and minor surgical interventions within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, with a focus on prevention and management of high-risk conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure injuries.
• Provide and oversee wound care treatment for lower extremity wounds in collaboration with nursing and wound care teams.
• Monitor and manage chronic conditions affecting foot health, including diabetes-related complications and peripheral vascular disease.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, and primary care providers to ensure coordinated and holistic resident care.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on foot care, preventive measures, proper footwear, and management of chronic conditions.
• Maintainaccurate,timely, and compliant clinical documentationin accordance withfacility, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure adherence to all infection control standards, as well as HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to podiatry assistants or support staff as applicable.
• Assistwith scheduling, documentation workflows, and coordination of podiatry services within the facility.
• Documentation must be completed within72 hoursof encounter completion.
• Provide services to 80% offacilitycensus.

Skills

Foot care

Wound management

Minor surgical procedures

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Active podiatry license

Board certification or eligibility preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Vitae Health Systems seeks a qualified Podiatrist to deliver comprehensive foot and ankle care in a skilled nursing facility. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions of the foot and lower extremities to promote mobility and quality of life for residents.

The role emphasizes wound care, diabetic foot management, and collaboration with nursing and rehabilitation teams in a fast-paced LTC setting. Licensure and DPM credentials are required.