The Podiatrist treats a variety of foot and ankle ailments including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems as well as foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. The Position also serves as coach/mentor/trainer to other clinicians and clinical support staff, giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operations related to Podiatry.
- Travel locally to visit other sites; may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality.
- Assess the condition of a patient’s feet, ankles or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient’s concerns and preforming a physical examination as needed.
- Diagnose foot, ankle and lower-leg problems through local examination, x-rays, medical laboratory tests, and other methods.
- Provide treatment for good, ankle and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve a patient’s mobility.
- Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques and prescribe medications as needed.
- Refer patients to other physicians or specialist if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes.
- Stays abreast of advances in podiatric medicine by attending trainings and conferences and read related material
- Provide podiatric support, counseling and education in the management of common acute and chronic podiatric illnesses.
- Consults complex and high priority cases with the director, assistant director or physician on duty or with a specialist as needed.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $233,280.00 - $270,418.18 salary range
- Employer funded health reimbursement medical plans
- Fully paid dental and vision insurance options for employees and eligible family coverage
- 19 days of paid time off during the first year, increasing with continued service
- 10 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday
- 40 hours of California paid sick leave annually
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and matching opportunities
- Continuing medical education support
- Coverage for medical-license and DEA-renewal expenses
- Annual scrub allowance
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per fiscal year
- Pre-tax commuter benefits for qualified parking and public-transit expenses
- Potential eligibility for HRSA/National Health Service Corps, California state loan-repayment programs, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Federal Public Health Service deemed status for qualifying medical-malpractice claims
The Community:
San Jose offers the professional and cultural amenities of a major metropolitan area while providing easy access to the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The city is known for its diverse neighborhoods, outstanding international dining, extensive parks and trails, mild year-round climate, and strong arts and cultural scene.
Residents are within convenient reach of San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and California’s Pacific Coast. The region also offers multiple international airports, major universities, professional sports, wineries, beaches, redwood forests, and countless options for hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation.
