Podiatrist - Santa Rosa

Balance Health • Santa Rosa, CA

1d • $150,000 - $600,000

About The Position

Balance Health is hiring a Podiatrist to join its team in Santa Rosa, California. Balance Health provides operational support to podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists so they can focus on growing their businesses and delivering patient care. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Podiatrist provides routine podiatric care and referral services. The role includes examining and diagnosing conditions of the legs, feet, and ankles; treating related bone, muscle, and joint disorders; and managing wounds. The Podiatrist develops treatment plans and provides patient, family, and care-team education, preventive guidance, and appropriate follow-up. The position also requires maintaining medical records for assigned patients.

The role requires an active California podiatrist license, a doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited school, completion of an accredited podiatric residency, and at least three years of applicable professional experience. The listed compensation is a base salary of $150,000–$175,000 plus a compensation plan, with level dependent on applicable experience; the posting also lists a salary description of $150,000–$600,000. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits, beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Participation in the 401(k) program begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment; the program offers a match of up to 4%, depending on employee contributions.

Requirements

• Current active license as a Podiatrist in the State of California.
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited school of podiatry.
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program.
• Minimum of three years of applicable professional experience.
• 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 for 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.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ legs and feet to determine and diagnose diseases and 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 for assigned patients, including routine updates.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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