Part-Time Podiatrist – Primary Foot Care & Wound Care (1½ Days Per Week)
Company: Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care
Location: Chicagoland Area (Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes & Wound Care Clinics)
Job Type: Part-Time (1½ Days Per Week)
Position Summary
Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Podiatrist (DPM) to join our growing team on a part-time basis (1½ days per week). This position provides specialized podiatric care, primary foot care, and lower extremity wound care services to patients in partnering skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and outpatient wound care clinics throughout the Chicagoland area.
The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle conditions while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and wound care specialists to improve mobility, prevent complications, and promote healing. This is an excellent opportunity for a podiatrist who enjoys caring for geriatric and medically complex patients in a flexible, rewarding practice setting.
ResponsibilitiesPodiatric & Primary Foot Care Services
- Perform comprehensive podiatric evaluations and foot examinations.
- Diagnose and treat common foot and ankle conditions.
- Provide routine foot care, including nail debridement, callus reduction, and preventive foot care.
- Evaluate and manage diabetic foot conditions and complications.
- Identify patients at risk for foot ulceration and implement preventive treatment plans.
- Recommend orthotics, off-loading devices, and footwear modifications when appropriate.
- Educate patients and caregivers on proper foot care and diabetic foot health.
Wound Care Services
- Evaluate and treat diabetic foot ulcers and lower extremity wounds.
- Develop individualized wound treatment plans based on best clinical practices.
- Perform wound debridement and other podiatric procedures as clinically appropriate.
- Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with wound care physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilize advanced wound care products and evidence-based treatment modalities.
Facility & Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled rounds at partnering skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes.
- Provide patient care at outpatient wound care clinic locations.
- Complete accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and facility staff to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on wound healing, limb preservation, and fall prevention.
QualificationsRequired
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution.
- Active Illinois Podiatric Medicine license in good standing.
- DEA registration (if applicable).
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between nursing homes and clinic locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
Preferred
- Experience treating diabetic foot ulcers and lower extremity wounds.
- Experience performing wound debridement.
- Experience in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, rehabilitation, or wound care clinics.
- Experience caring for geriatric and medically complex patient populations.
- Wound care certification or advanced wound care experience is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
Schedule
- Part-Time
- 1½ Days Per Week
- Flexible scheduling available.
- Day shift.
- Travel between nursing homes and outpatient wound care clinics required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
- Clinical and administrative support.
- Established referral network and patient base.
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary wound care team.
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
- Meaningful work improving mobility, preventing amputations, and enhancing patients' quality of life.
Why Join Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care?
At Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional wound care and podiatric services throughout the Chicagoland area. Our collaborative approach allows podiatrists to work alongside experienced wound care physicians and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive treatment for patients in skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and specialized wound care clinics.
This flexible part-time opportunity is ideal for a podiatrist seeking meaningful clinical work while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.
Schedule
- Part-Time
- 2½ Days Per Week
- Flexible scheduling available.
- Day shift.
- Travel between nursing homes and outpatient wound care clinics required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible scheduling with an excellent work-life balance.
- Clinical and administrative support.
- Established patient base.
- Opportunity for professional growth and leadership.
- Collaborative, physician-focused work environment.
- Meaningful work improving healing outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex wounds.
Why Join Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care?
Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care is dedicated exclusively to delivering advanced wound care services across skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and specialized wound care clinics. Our physicians work alongside experienced clinical teams using evidence-based treatments and advanced wound care technologies to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
This position offers the flexibility of a part-time schedule while allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing exceptional wound care to patients who need it most.
Instavaxx Comprehensive Wound Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
