About this opportunity
Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers lists this Associte Podiatrist opportunity in lancaster, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mobile Podiatrist (Part-Time / Contract)
Location: Lancaster, CA (Coverage Area: North LA & East LA)
Job Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor (1099)
Settings: Nursing Homes / Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and self-motivated Mobile Podiatrist based in or near Lancaster, CA, to provide high-quality foot and ankle care to patients in Nursing Homes across the North Los Angeles and East Los Angeles areas.
This role is ideal for a practitioner looking for schedule flexibility while delivering essential podiatric services to the geriatric population. Reliable personal transportation and willingness to commute between designated facilities are required.
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive Evaluations: Perform initial and ongoing podiatric evaluations and assessments for residents in assigned nursing facilities.
Routine Foot Care: Provide non-traumatic routine toenail trimming/debridement, callus/corn management, and routine care for high-risk patients (e.g., diabetic foot care).
Minor Procedures: Perform infrequent in-office/bedside minor procedures, such as conservative or minor surgical treatment for ingrown toenails.
Wound Care: Manage infrequent minor podiatric wounds and ulcers according to facility protocols and physician orders.
Documentation & Compliance: Timely and accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with facility and Medicare/insurance guidelines.
Facility Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with nursing staff, facility directors, and attending physicians regarding patient care plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatric medical school.
Licensure: Active and unencumbered California Podiatric Medical License.
Certifications: Active DEA License (preferred) and BLS/CPR certification.
Transportation: Must possess a reliable personal vehicle, valid California driver's license, and active auto insurance for commuting across North LA & East LA regions.
Experience: Experience in geriatric care, long-term care settings, or mobile podiatry is highly desirable, but reliable and efficient compassionate practitioners are encouraged to apply.
Skills: Excellent communication, patient rapport-building, and strong time-management skills.
Benefits / Schedule
Flexible Hours: Autonomy over your daily schedule within facility visiting hours.
Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay rate per patient / facility visit (Competitive Per Diem / Fee-for-Service or Hourly options).
Travel Flexibility: Route planned to optimize drive times across assigned facilities.
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Worksite address
lancaster, CA, 93586, US
Who can apply
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