Part-time or full-time nursing home Podiatrist

West Coast Wound & Skin Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Podiatrist to join our growing mobile clinical team in the Los Angeles area. This position is ideal for a podiatrist who enjoys providing hands‑on patient care while working collaboratively with wound care providers and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive podiatric evaluations and examinations.
Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
Evaluate and manage diabetic foot conditions and complications.
Assess and treat foot and lower‑extremity wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and other chronic wounds.
Perform appropriate in‑office/mobile podiatric procedures, including:

Routine and medically necessary nail care
Debridement of nails, calluses, and appropriate tissue
Management of corns and calluses
Wound‑related podiatric procedures within scope of practice
Other appropriate minor procedures based on patient needs and clinical expertise

Identify patients at risk for diabetic foot complications, infection, ulceration, and limb‑threatening conditions.
Provide preventive foot care and patient education.
Assess circulation, sensation, skin integrity, and other factors affecting lower‑extremity health.
Collaborate with wound care providers, primary care providers, nurses, home health agencies, facility staff, and other members of the patient’s care team.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Make referrals to vascular surgery, orthopedics, infectious disease, or other specialists when clinically indicated.
Provide recommendations regarding footwear, offloading, pressure reduction, and prevention of recurrent wounds.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
Accurately document patient evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
Participate in coordinated wound care and multidisciplinary patient management.

Qualifications

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution.
Active and unrestricted California Podiatric Medical Board license.
Current DEA registration, as applicable to the position.
Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred.
Experience in wound care, diabetic foot management, limb preservation, or lower‑extremity care preferred.
Experience working with medically complex or geriatric patients preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently in a mobile/field‑based environment.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned Los Angeles territory.

Preferred Experience

Diabetic foot care
Chronic wound management
Diabetic foot ulcers
Pressure injuries
Peripheral vascular disease
Neuropathy
Infection assessment
Nail and callus debridement
Offloading and pressure‑relief strategies
Limb preservation
Geriatric and medically complex patients
Skilled nursing and assisted living environments
Home‑based/mobile healthcare

What We Offer

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling options
Mobile practice model
Established patient referral network
Collaborative multidisciplinary clinical environment
Administrative and operational support
Opportunity to work alongside experienced wound care providers
Opportunity to help improve outcomes for patients with complex wounds and lower‑extremity conditions
Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing wound care organization

Why Join West Coast Wound & Skin Care?
Our mobile care model brings specialized wound and lower‑extremity care directly to patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional outpatient services. As a Mobile Podiatrist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients with complex medical conditions while working as part of a collaborative clinical team.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time 1099 only
Work Setting: Mobile - Patient Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Other Community‑Based Settings
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