Podiatrist - San Carlos, CA

Balance Health • San Carlos, CA

16h • $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.

The Podiatrist examines and diagnoses conditions affecting patients’ legs, feet, and ankles; treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders; manages wounds; and uses medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory results to diagnose diseases and deformities. The role includes prescribing medications and recommending corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery when appropriate. The Podiatrist advises and educates patients, families, and healthcare team members about treatment plans, foot and ankle care, health promotion, and prevention, and maintains appropriate medical records.

The posting lists a competitive physician salary program with a base of $150,000–$175,000 plus a compensation plan, with level depending on applicable experience. It also lists a salary description of $150,000–$600,000. Full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week become eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program begins the first of the month after 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 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 delivering medical care.
• Knowledge of the 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.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ legs and feet to identify and diagnose diseases and care needs.
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
• Perform wound care management.
• Diagnose foot and ankle diseases and deformities using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Prescribe medications and recommend 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 healthcare team members.
• Provide patients with health promotion and preventive medication.
• Maintain appropriate medical records for assigned patients, including routine updates.

Benefits

• 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; the program has a match of up to 4%, depending on employee contributions.
• Competitive physician salary program with base compensation and an additional compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

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