Podiatrist - Chesapeake, VA

Job Description Description:We are a podiatry group located in Chesapeake, Virginia looking for a Podiatrist to join our team at 1Foot 2Foot. We currently have four locations across the Chesapeake and Norfolk area. Our group has nine podiatrists in Virginia who listen and respond to patients, treating each one as a unique individual deserving of first-rate, personalized care. The podiatrists prevent, identify, and treat all aspects of foot pathologies with outstanding success to allow our patients to lead active and healthy lifestyles. This is a well-rounded podiatry office that utilizes surgical and non-surgical treatment options for patients of all ages. Established in 2006, 1Foot 2Foot recently partnered with Balance Health, the nation's premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. Under the direction and assistance of multiple established Podiatrists who believe in teamwork, the Podiatrist would be expected to perform the following:Examine patient's legs and feet to diagnose diseasesTreat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and anklesPerform wound care managementDiagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test resultsPrescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgeryAdvise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problemsProvide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care teamProvide health promotion and preventive medicineMaintain appropriate medical records on assigned patientsBenefits of Working with Balance HealthMedical, Dental, and Vision PlansHSA with Employer ContributionFSAEmployee Assistance ProgramLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompetitive 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 employmentBalance 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.(Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.)Visit our website at: https://balancehealth.com** PLEASE, NO EMAILS, PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS / STAFFING AGENCIES **Requirements:RequirementsKnowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical careKnowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities of the feetAbility to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populationBe proficient with computers, and have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR databaseEducation and ExperienceCurrent License as a Podiatrist in the State of VirginiaDoctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of PodiatryCompletion of an accredited podiatric residency programNew grads are encouraged to applyPhysical RequirementsAbility 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.Ability lift up to 25 pounds.