Job Description

Balance Health is the nation's premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. We provide leading podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists with operational support so they can spend their time focused on growing their business and delivering exceptional patient care. Balance Health is looking for a Podiatrist to join our team at our University Foot & Ankle brand in the Los Angeles Metro Area.

University Foot and Ankle Institute is well known as one of the most technologically advanced foot and ankle practices in the nation and has been voted "LA's Best Foot & Ankle Practice" by LA Magazine. Based in Santa Monica, we have 6 convenient locations throughout Los Angeles County. At University Foot & Ankle Institute, we are proud to provide exceptional podiatric care and to allow our patients to live healthy and active lives.

Under the direction of the CMO, the Podiatrist provides routine and referral podiatric services to patients.

• Examine patients' legs and feet to diagnose diseases
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
• Perform wound care management
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
• Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
• Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team
• Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
• Maintain appropriate medical records on assigned patients

Benefits of Working with Balance Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $175,000) +comp. plan (level depends on applicable experience)
• Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment

Balance Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected classes, including, but not limited to age, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental/physical disability, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status.

If an offer of employment is extended and a candidate hired, proof of authorization to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.

Requirements

• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse patient, colleague, and vendor population
• Be proficient with computers, and have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR database

Education and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience preferred
• Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of California
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand for up to several hours at a time
• Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, and accessing needed information.

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Compensation Information:
$150000.00 / Yearly - $500000.00 / Yearly

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