Podiatrist (DPM)

Associate Podiatrist — Partnership & Ownership Track
Apex Foot & Ankle Institute | Thousand Oaks, California

About the Opportunity

Apex Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a skilled, motivated, and patient-focused podiatrist to join our growing practice in Thousand Oaks, California.

This position offers more than traditional employment. The right candidate will have a clearly defined opportunity for long‑term professional and financial growth, including:

• A potential pathway to partnership and partial ownership of the practice
• Potential investment and ownership opportunities in an affiliated surgery center
• Clinical autonomy within a supportive and collaborative environment
• The opportunity to help shape and grow an established, expanding practice
• Ownership opportunities are based on performance, mutual fit, tenure, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Our practice is committed to delivering advanced, personalized foot and ankle care while providing physicians with the clinical resources, administrative support, and growth opportunities needed to build a rewarding long‑term career.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary of $180,000–$225,000, based on experience and qualifications
• 30%–40% production‑based incentive compensation after reaching an established production threshold of approximately 1.5–2 times the earned base salary
• $10,000–$20,000 retention bonus after successfully completing one year of employment
• Significant long‑term earning potential through practice growth, partnership, and potential ownership opportunities
• Full compensation terms and production thresholds will be clearly defined in the employment agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Malpractice insurance
• Dedicated administrative and clinical support
• Partnership and potential practice‑ownership pathway
• Potential surgery center investment and ownership opportunity
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms. The 401(k) employer match is available after one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program
• Active California podiatric medical license or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellent patient care and ethical practice
• Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the long‑term success of the practice
• Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is clinically confident, personable, dependable, and interested in building a lasting career—not simply accepting another associate position. We are especially interested in a physician who values autonomy, practice growth, excellent patient outcomes, and the opportunity to earn a meaningful ownership interest over time.

Join Apex Foot & Ankle Institute and build a career with genuine potential for partnership, practice ownership, and surgery center ownership in Thousand Oaks, California.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions.
• Perform in‑office and surgical procedures as indicated.
• Manage wound care and diabetic limb preservation.
• Interpret imaging and diagnostic studies (X‑ray, labs, clinical findings).
• Prescribe medications, orthotics, and therapy plans.
• Educate patients on prevention, treatment options, and long‑term care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and referring providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in hospital rounding and provide call coverage on an alternating weekend schedule.

Core Skills

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making ability.
• Knowledge of medical, legal, and ethical standards of care.
• Ability to manage complex cases and develop treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (frequent lifting up to 25 lbs).
• Manual dexterity for precise procedural work.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
• Frequent computer use for documentation and clinical review.