Podiatrist
Location: Winterhaven, CA 92283
Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Excludes Federal Holidays
- Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $115.00
- Travel weekly stipends (if applicable): $1,246
- Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.
Contract: 6 months - 1 year with an option to extend
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist (DPM) to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of lower extremity conditions while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with IHS and AAAHC standards.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree from an accredited institution
- Active, unrestricted Podiatry license in any U.S. state or territory
- Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in outpatient podiatry, wound care, or ambulatory surgery
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Experience documenting patient care in an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Ability to obtain and maintain IHS credentialing, clinical privileges, and security clearance
- Authority to prescribe medications and perform procedures within granted clinical privileges
- Compliance with continuing education and mandatory training requirements
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat foot and ankle conditions through comprehensive examinations
- Perform minor podiatric procedures and provide wound care within clinical privileges
- Prescribe medications, orthotics, and treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support patient care
- Document patient encounters and treatment plans accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Coordinate referrals to specialty care when appropriate
- Maintain compliance with IHS policies, infection control, patient safety, and quality standards
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $115.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
