Part-time or full-time nursing home Podiatrist

Description
Community Health Centers of America is hiring for an Podiatrist to work in our clinics and contracted long-term care facilities in the Sacramento , 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
• Vision insurance

Willingness to travel:
~25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Requirements

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
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