Physician Assistant – Podiatry & Wound Care
Cutting Edge Foot and Ankle & Music City Foot and Wound
Overview
Cutting Edge Foot and Ankle (CEFA) and Music City Foot and Wound are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our podiatry and wound care team across Middle Tennessee. This is a dynamic, multi-setting role: you'll see patients in our CEFA clinics, perform hospital rounding, treat patients at a wound care center, and travel to rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and assisted living communities as part of our Music City Foot and Wound traveling team. You will work closely with our podiatrists to deliver high-quality foot and ankle care across every setting our patients need us in.
Key Responsibilities
Clinic, Hospital & Wound Care Center (CEFA):
- Conduct patient assessments in clinic, including medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations in collaboration with supervising podiatrists.
- See and manage hospitalized patients through in-hospital rounding, coordinating care with hospital staff and other providers.
- Evaluate and treat patients at a wound care center, with a focus on chronic and diabetic wound management.
- Perform routine podiatric procedures including diabetic foot exams, nail care, callous removal, wound debridement, and other minor in-office procedures.
Traveling / Facility-Based Care (Music City Foot and Wound):
- Travel to rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and assisted living communities throughout Middle Tennessee to provide routine and wound care.
- Perform diabetic foot exams, nail trims, callous removal, and wound debridement within facility settings.
- Educate facility staff and caregivers on proper foot care techniques and wound prevention.
Across All Settings:
- Assist podiatrists in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, including diabetic foot care, ulcers, infections, fractures, and other podiatric ailments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, coordinating with clinic, hospital, wound center, and facility staff as needed.
- Educate patients and caregivers on proper foot care techniques, wound prevention, and foot health maintenance.
- Document patient interactions, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and company standards (eClinicalWorks EHR).
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests as appropriate, under the supervision of a podiatrist.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, as well as company policies and protocols.
- Stay current with advancements in podiatric care and wound management through continuing education.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification.
- Active Tennessee state licensure as a PA in good standing.
- Experience in podiatry, wound care, geriatrics, or related fields preferred but not required.
- Comfort working across multiple care settings — clinic, hospital, wound care center, and facility-based care.
- Strong clinical skills, with an emphasis on wound care and podiatric procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinic, hospital, and facility staff.
- Willingness to travel across Middle Tennessee with a valid driver's license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- PA-C (Required)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid — in-office (clinic, hospital, wound care center) and on the road across Middle Tennessee
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- PA-C or NP (Required)
- Physician Assistant License or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
