Podiatrist

Balance Health • San Carlos, CA

14h • $150,000 - $600,000

About The Position

Balance Health is a comprehensive lower-extremity-focused physician practice that provides operational support to podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists. The Podiatrist provides routine and referral podiatric services to patients under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer. The position is based in San Carlos, California.

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 information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to support effective working relationships with diverse patients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Understanding of effective time management and ability to meet scheduling and administrative requirements.
• PC proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR, and various databases.
• Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation, including a credit check, and have a clean DMV report.
• Current active license as a Podiatrist in California.
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited school of podiatry.
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program.
• At least three years of applicable professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ legs and feet to determine and diagnose diseases or care needs.
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
• Perform wound care management.
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery as appropriate.
• Advise patients about treatment plans and foot and ankle care techniques to help prevent future problems.
• Provide education and consultation to patients, family members, and health care team members.
• Provide patients with health promotions and preventive medication.
• Maintain appropriate medical records on assigned patients, including routine updates.

Benefits

• Competitive physician salary program with a base salary of $150,000–$175,000 plus a compensation plan, depending on applicable experience.
• Benefit eligibility for full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; the program offers a match of up to 4%, depending on employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

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