Surgical Podiatrist - DPM

Valley Foot & Ankle Specialty Providers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Foot & Ankle Specialty Providers in Fresno, California is seeking a full-time surgical podiatrist to join our growing practice. Starting compensation is $185,000 for a first-year podiatrist, with additional compensation opportunities based on experience and training.

We offer a balanced mix of clinic and hospital responsibilities, with opportunities to care for patients in long-term care communities, nursing facilities, home health settings, and wound care centers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited podiatric medical program.
• Have started the process of obtaining a California license.
• Experience in both clinic and hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic and hospital podiatric care.
• Work with an established team to manage patient care.
• Perform 15+ foot and ankle surgeries per week including listed procedures.
• Engage in wound care centers, nursing facilities, home health, and hospital consultations.

Skills

Surgical podiatry

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Education

Podiatric Medical Degree

Job description

Valley Foot & Ankle Specialty Providers is seeking a full-time surgical podiatrist to join our growing practice in Fresno, California.

Starting compensation is $185,000 for a first-year podiatrist, with additional compensation opportunities available based on previous experience and training.

We’re looking for a motivated, clinically driven physician who wants to continue developing their medical and surgical skills while working alongside an established team of podiatrists. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited podiatric medical program and have started the process of obtaining a California license.

This position offers a balanced combination of clinic and hospital responsibilities, along with opportunities to provide care in long-term care communities, nursing facilities, home healthcare settings, and wound care centers.

Clinical & Surgical Experience

VFASP has built a strong presence within the Fresno medical community and is established with major hospital systems throughout Fresno and Clovis. While our practice maintains a busy patient volume, schedules are intentionally structured to allow physicians meaningful time with their patients.

Our providers round on hospital consults and collectively perform approximately 15+ surgeries per week.

Surgical cases include:

• Ankle arthroscopy
• Foot and ankle fusions
• Foot and ankle fracture repair
• Tendon and muscle lengthening
• Diabetic limb salvage
• Muscle and skin flaps

As a surgical podiatrist, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a diverse patient population while continuing to strengthen your clinical decision-making and surgical experience.

Our physicians provide comprehensive podiatric care across a variety of settings. In addition to clinic and hospital responsibilities, opportunities are available to expand your experience through:

• Wound care centers
• Nursing facilities
• Hospital consultations

Living & Working in Fresno

Fresno is located in the heart of California’s Central Valley and offers the amenities of a major city while maintaining convenient access to outdoor recreation and surrounding communities.

The area offers a growing restaurant and entertainment scene, parks and lakes, family-friendly communities, and convenient access to many of California’s outdoor destinations. It’s a place where physicians can build both a long-term career and a life outside of medicine.

Who We're Looking For

If you’re a surgical podiatrist looking for an opportunity to grow your surgical experience, build meaningful patient relationships, and develop your career alongside a collaborative physician team, we’d like to hear from you. Motivated, hardworking new graduates are encouraged to apply.