Podiatrist

Podiatrist – Fort Yuma Health Care Center

Winterhaven, CA – Indian Health Service

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Community

Winterhaven, CA is located at the southern tip of California near the Arizona border, adjacent to Yuma, AZ. The area offers warm desert climate, affordable living, and proximity to the Colorado River recreation areas. Yuma boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year and easy access to outdoor activities including boating, fishing, and hiking.

Nearest Airports

• Yuma International Airport (YUM) – approximately 15 minutes
• San Diego International Airport (SAN) – approximately 2.5 hours
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) – approximately 3 hours

Facility

Fort Yuma Health Care Center is an IHS facility serving the Quechan Tribe and surrounding Native American communities. Located at 401 E. Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283.

Responsibilities

• Podiatric examinations, consultations, and treatment planning
• Wound care, debridement, nail/callus care, injections
• Diabetic foot care (high prevalence in IHS population)
• Order and review diagnostic testing including imaging
• Document in electronic health record (EHR)

Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
• Current, active podiatry license (any US state)
• BLS certification
• Experience with diabetic foot care preferred
• IHS or rural healthcare experience preferred

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. No call, no weekends.