Community Health Centers of America is hiring for an Podiatrist to work in our clinics and contracted nursing facilities in the Merced, CA area. Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist to join our medical team. The ideal candidate will provide specialized care for foot and ankle conditions, ensuring the highest quality of patient care in clinics and partner nursing facilities.

Duties

- Diagnose and treat various foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions

- Perform surgical procedures related to podiatric care

- Provide wound care and management

- Prescribe medications and orthotic devices

- Educate patients on foot health and preventive care

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes

Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including:

• Highly competitive salaries with benefits, a 401(k) plan, and CME allowance
• Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
• Night/Weekend call coverage!
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals
• A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity
• A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied
• Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients through expert podiatric care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school
• Completion of a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program
• Board certification or eligibility in Podiatry
• State licensure to practice Podiatry
• Strong knowledge in areas such as dermatology, rheumatology, plastic surgery, and pathology
• Experience in critical care procedures including catheterization, phlebotomy, ventilation, and dermabrasion techniques
• Previous experience working in a teaching hospital or senior care facility is advantageous
• Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures
• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Current DEA required
• In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Critical thinking
• Social perceptiveness
• Complex problem solving
• Respect patient confidentiality