Podiatrist
$62.5k - $125k
Mid, Senior
MD
Mt Vernon, VA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPhysicians & Surgeons
About the job
Requirements
- A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from an accredited podiatry program is required.
- An active and unrestricted state license to practice podiatric medicine is required.
- Four to five years of experience in podiatry is required.
- Strong clinical knowledge of lower extremity pathology, diabetic foot care, and wound management is required.
- Experience performing minor surgical procedures and wound debridement is required.
- Familiarity with infection control protocols and best practices in a clinical setting is required.
- The candidate must demonstrate clinical judgment, diagnostic ability, and problem-solving skills.
- The candidate must be able to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- The candidate must be able to manage time efficiently and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive podiatric evaluations, including assessment of skin integrity, vascular status, neurological function, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Diagnose and treat foot and lower extremity conditions, including infections, ulcers, deformities, and nail disorders.
- Perform routine and advanced podiatric procedures, including nail debridement, callus reduction, wound debridement, and minor surgical interventions within scope of practice.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on prevention and management of high-risk conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure injuries.
- Provide and oversee wound care treatment for lower extremity wounds in collaboration with nursing and wound care teams.
- Monitor and manage chronic conditions affecting foot health, including diabetes-related complications and peripheral vascular disease.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, and primary care providers to ensure coordinated resident care.
- Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Educate residents, families, and staff on foot care, preventive measures, proper footwear, and management of chronic conditions.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensure adherence to infection control standards, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.
- Provide clinical oversight and guidance to podiatry assistants or support staff as applicable.
- Assist with scheduling, documentation workflows, and coordination of podiatry services within the facility.
- Complete documentation within 72 hours of encounter completion.
- Provide services to 80% of the facility census.
Desired Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility is preferred.
- Experience in long-term care, geriatrics, or wound care is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems is preferred.
About the company
Vitae Health Systems treats residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities through a multispecialty clinical practice. Its providers work in internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy and podiatry, adding regular medical and behavioral health care where patients live. Clinicians join facility care teams and collaborate with attending physicians, nurses, therapists and families to manage complex conditions and support rehabilitation. The business serves facilities across the Midwest and East Coast, with services aimed at post-acute recovery, continuing care and the needs of older adults. Founded in 2018, Vitae Health Systems is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Clinical mentoring is personal: Vitae's medical directors provide one-to-one education and support to its providers.
- Malpractice costs are covered in one role: Vitae's Chicago psychologist posting includes full coverage and tail insurance.
- Licence upkeep receives support: Vitae's full-time psychotherapy opening advertises paid licensure renewals and continuing-education opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Podiatry documentation has a deadline: Vitae's Estherville posting requires records completed within 72 hours of each encounter.
- One podiatry role has a census target: Vitae's Estherville opening requires services for 80% of facility residents.
- Some nursing work occupies weekends: Vitae's Greenville nurse-practitioner opening is explicitly a weekend position.
What makes Vitae Health Systems unique
- Clinical billing bypasses facility fees: Vitae's primary-care model bills insurers directly and charges the facility nothing for those services.
- Facility needs influence provider selection: Vitae involves each facility in choosing a clinician suited to its demographics and programming.
- Mental-health intake is systematic: Vitae's therapists complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident.
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