Podiatrist - Ft. Collins, CO

PodiatristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$500k

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Posted 50m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Balance Health, which is majority owned by its podiatrists, 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. We are seeking to hire a Podiatrist for our practice at Foot and Ankle Center of the Rockies.

This podiatrist will travel to Ft. Collins metro area clinics. Under the direction of the CMO, the Podiatrist provides routine and referral podiatric services to patients.

Requirements

Essential Functions

  • Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases
  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
  • Perform procedures as necessary along with wound care management
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
  • Prescribe 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
  • Appropriately maintains medical records on assigned patients

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
  • Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • 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 listening, verbal, and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populations

PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and EMR database

Ability to provide legal proof of eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation, including clean DMV report and pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Ability to sit and/or stand for 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, accessing needed information. or any combination of academic education and professional training and development along with applied work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation / Benefits

Competitive physician salary program with a base (typical range of $150K - $500 + % of net collections) plan depending on experience level

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 Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

  • HSA with Employer Contribution
  • FSA Option
  • Generous PTO Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

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 and/or U.S. citizenship must be provided.

Visit our Website:balancehealth.com(Only qualified candidates will be considered and/or contacted.)

No Phone Calls or Recruiters / Staffing Agencies Please

Key Responsibilities

The Podiatrist will provide routine and referral podiatric services, including diagnosing and treating bone, muscle, and joint disorders of the feet and ankles. They are responsible for performing procedures, managing wound care, and maintaining accurate medical records for all assigned patients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient examinationDiagnosisMedical record maintenancePatient educationEMR database management

Podiatry Career Context

Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $315k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Podiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150k–$500kPodiatry median $201k (middle half $201k–$201k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$315k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Podiatry listings in Colorado7 active263 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment263 active listings, Oct 2026
Podiatry pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Foot And Ankle Center of the Rockies

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive physician salary program with base + % of net collections
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
HSA with Employer Contribution
FSA Option
Generous PTO Program
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.