Podiatric Physician

Upperline Health • Berryville, AR

11h

About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking a well-trained Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to provide foot and ankle care in a clinic setting in Waycross, Georgia. The physician is expected to hold hospital staff membership and to demonstrate compassion for patient needs, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively.

The role provides comprehensive care for lower-extremity conditions, including at-risk foot care, painful foot and ankle conditions, trauma, wounds, and surgical management when appropriate. The physician assesses patients, reviews medical histories and concerns, performs examinations, orders appropriate imaging or laboratory tests, and develops and implements clinical care plans. The role also includes patient and family education, medical documentation, prescribing within state regulations, and required continuing education. Upperline offers onboarding, shadowing, mentorship, and opportunities to explore other career paths as the company expands.

Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree with appropriate certification and licensure.
• DPM license required; an active license is preferred, or the ability to obtain one within the applicable timeframe.
• Strong compassion for patients and their families.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• CPR certification, consistent with state Board of Podiatric Medicine requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Recent residency or fellowship graduates may benefit from the onboarding and rotational shadowing program.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients presenting with lower-extremity complaints by reviewing medical histories and concerns, performing physical examinations, and ordering appropriate imaging or medical laboratory tests.
• Develop and implement clinical plans of care.
• Provide comprehensive foot and ankle care, including at-risk foot care, painful conditions, trauma, wound care, and surgical management when appropriate.
• Advise patients on foot care and educate patients and families about general wellness, medication use and side effects, medical adherence, and prevention.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation in accordance with state regulations and Upperline Health standards and policies.
• Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine.
• Maintain staff membership at a hospital.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an uncapped bonus structure, including a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
• Path to partnership.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Annual medical malpractice, licensure, and board dues paid.
• CME expense allotment.
• Administrative support.
• Robust onboarding and rotational shadowing program for recent residency and fellowship graduates.
• Mentorship and continuous professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree