Job Description

Podiatric Medicine Physician at Upperline Health summary:

A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) providing comprehensive foot and ankle care in a clinical and hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical management, wound care, patient education, and maintaining detailed medical records. The role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care within a mission-driven, interdisciplinary team focused on transformative specialty care.

We are seeking a well-trained Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to provide foot and ankle care. The candidate must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail and thrive in a collaborative environment.

About Us
Triage is temporary.
Treatment is transformative.

We put patients at the center of value-based care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be a pioneer for change by advancing the paradigm of how podiatric medicine and surgery is viewed across the medical landscape
• Mission driven culture and innovative team transforming specialty care
• Competitive compensation package with uncapped bonus structure, including a sign on bonus
• Path to partnership
• Competitive benefits comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401K (matching), PTO and parental leave
• Medical malpractice, licensure, and board dues paid annually
• CME expense allotment
• Support providing relief from administrative burdens
• Robust onboarding and rotational shadowing program for recent residency and fellowship graduates to effectively learn all aspects of the business operations
• Mentorship from top-tier podiatric physician leaders assisting with continuous professional development
• Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team providing holistic care to at-risk patients

About the Podiatric Physician

We are seeking a well-trained Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to provide foot and ankle care in a clinic based in Marietta, Georgia. The candidate must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail and thrive in a collaborative environment.

What You ll Be Doing

• Our DPMs provide services in a clinic setting. Staff membership at the hospital will be expected.
• Assess the patients presenting lower extremity complaints, review his/her medical history, listen to the patients concerns, perform a physical examination, order the appropriate imaging or medical labs and then develop and implement a clinical plan of care
• Provide care for podiatric patients including comprehensive examination, with an all-encompassing approach to all aspects of foot and ankle care including at-risk foot care, painful foot and ankle conditions, trauma, wound care and surgical management when appropriate
• Administer advice and instructions on foot care and you will also educate patients and families about general wellness care, medication usage, side effects, medical adherence and prevention.
• Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and policy
• Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Other related duties as deemed necessary

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with appropriate certification and licensure is required
• DPM license required active license preferred or the ability to obtain within applicable timeframe
• Our DPMs must have strong compassion for our patients and their families
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility required
• CPR certification expected, and consistent the requirements of the state Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful

Keywords:

podiatric medicine, foot and ankle care, patient assessment, wound care, surgical management, patient education, clinical care, medical documentation, interdisciplinary team, value-based care

Job Tags

Rotational program, Temporary work, Relocation package,

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