Podiatrist (Skilled Nursing) Jobs

About Vitae Health Systems

Founded in 2018, Vitae Health Systems is one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing providers of clinical services to residents of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Vitae currently operates in 12 states and is rapidly expanding throughout the USA.

The Position

As we continue to grow, we are looking for Podiatrists to provide Podiatric services to residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout the Chicagoland area

What You Will Do

As a Podiatrist, you will provide Podiatric care to Skilled Nursing residents, including but not limited to:

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with other providers and the facility’s interdisciplinary team
• Advise, educate, and instruct patients on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life
• Assessing and diagnosing foot, ankle, and lower leg problems through physical exams, x rays, medical laboratory tests, and other methods
• Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments
• Refer patients to other providers or specialists if you detect larger health problems, such as diabetes or vascular disease

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Be comfortable and proficient with documentation and CPT coding
• Communicating with attending physicians and/or specialists regarding patient care
• Prescribing necessary medications and treatments
• Developing and implementing patient management policies and procedures
• Facilitating referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

Working with Vitae will provide you with:

• A healthy work-life balance and flexibility. No need to work overnight shifts or weekends, however as a Vitae provider, you can always take off days during the week, and work weekends if you’d like.
• High referral volume with earning potential.

Compensation

• Our Podiatrists are paid a percentage of revenue - the larger your caseload and workload, the more you can earn. More details will be shared during the interview process.

Our Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine
• Strong leadership experience with emphasis on teamwork in a healthcare setting
• Ability to build rapport with patients and their loved ones
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer[

Vitae Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.