Podiatrist, Staff Physician - Venice Family Clinic - Torrance

Description

Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality health care to people in need. The organization has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people with compassion, dignity, and respect across an area from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have a network of clinics, Early Head Start centers, and mobile clinics, plus an expansive street medicine program to reach people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org.

Our physicians are committed to the populations we serve and to the clinic's mission. Under the leadership of the Associate Medical Director, the Venice Family Clinic physician evaluates, treats, and makes appropriate diagnostic and specialty referrals for our patients. The physician is integral to the clinic staff, providing leadership and expertise on medical and patient care issues. Because the Venice Family Clinic has a large volunteer program, the staff physician has a unique role in orienting and providing technical support to the volunteer medical providers. This responsibility includes providing a positive role model, ensuring that volunteers understand Venice Family Clinic procedures, and providing continuity of care for patients. The Podiatrist p erforms a variety of podiatric surgeries with a focus on rear-foot and ankle procedures , diagnosing and treating disorders, and providing post-operative care to patients

The position requires flexibility in days and hours for clinical care, as some evenings or Saturdays may be included in the weekly schedule.

Full Salary Range : 123,500 - 302,600

Qualifications

Possession of an active California Medical License

Board-eligible / certified Podiatric Surgery

Knowledge of medical problems of minorities, medically underserved populations, and the homeless.

Ability to speak Spanish such that an interpreter is not routinely needed during medical exams.

Skill in providing general adult and pediatric medical care in a high-volume clinic setting.

Able to manage a wide range of chronic illnesses, especially diabetes and obesity.

Ability to teach and supervise residents and medical students.

Willingness to learn and fully utilize our Electronic Health Record to meet meaningful use requirements

Meet productivity goals as determined by the Chief Medical Officer

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree is required.

Proficiency in rear-foot and ankle surgical techniques.