Surgical Podiatrist

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 520,000 - 1,178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center on Washington's North Olympic Peninsula is seeking a Staff Podiatrist to join a patient-centered team. The role focuses on high-quality podiatric care, strong communication with patients and clinic staff, and leadership by example within the group.

The successful candidate will be board-certified or progressing toward board certification, maintain an unrestricted Washington license and DEA registration, and participate in ongoing professional development while contributing

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of podiatric medicine with board eligibility or certification.
• Two years of podiatry experience preferred.
• Active Washington state medical license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for patient-centered care and fosters effective relationships with patients and staff.
• Provides podiatric medical services in the clinic setting with leadership by example.
• Maintains licensure and participates in ongoing medical staff requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Public relations

Education

DPM degree (Podiatric Medicine)

Residency or ABPS/ABPOPPM certification

Continuing medical education compliance

Job description

About Olympic Medical Center

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE: 100%

WORK SHIFT: Days

PAY RANGE: $520,262.00 - $1,177,531.00

UNION: SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Job Description

The OMP Staff Podiatrist advocates for patient-centered care and demonstrates a strong ability in interpersonal communications and effective relations with public, patients, clinic staff, supervisors, and coworkers. Podiatrists must be competent in the provision of medical services in specialty field, consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner and to handle workplace stress appropriately, and provide leadership by example within clinic team. The OMP Staff Podiatrist is dedicated to OMC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Education

• Graduation from an approved school of podiatric medicine and surgery
• One of the following: completion of one-year postgraduate podiatric medical training program, approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association OR fulfillment of certification by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) or the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine (ABPOPPM).
• Maintains appropriate continuing medical education credits per Washington State and OMC Medical Staff requirements

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of podiatry experience preferred

Licensure / Credentials

• Board-certified or active participation in the examination process leading to certification in area of specialty; recertifies at appropriate intervals per specialty board requirements
• Maintains an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington
• Maintains current DEA registration
• Maintains appropriate privileges and membership on the OMC Medical Staff

Benefits Information

We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff!

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Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok

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Compliance

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Non-discrimination Patient Rights HIPAA