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Chen Med
DeKalb, Illinois

Podiatrist

PodiatristNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$190k-$271k

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Job Description

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Podiatrist is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the feet, ankle and lower legs. Their specialist skills focus on tending infections, ailments, defects and injuries of the foot and lower leg, as well as treating foot and nail conditions related to major health disorders.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet.

Performs minor surgery in the office: partial nail avulsion, local abscess incision and drainage, simple aspirations of cysts.

Educates the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.

  • Performs administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
  • Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  • Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  • Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  • Makes and fits prosthetic appliances.
  • Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Refers patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  • Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
  • The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
  • The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Fluent in English.

Education / Specialized Knowledge Requirements

  • Degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).
  • Graduated from an accredited college of podiatry with a valid, active license to practice in the state of employment.
  • Completion of a two (2) year residency program.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.

Pay Range

$189,593 - $270,847 Salary

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

Employee Benefits

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

  • Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE
  • Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

Key Responsibilities

The Podiatrist is responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions, including performing minor surgeries and fitting prosthetic appliances. They also provide preventative care education and manage administrative tasks such as record-keeping and ordering supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and possess a valid, active license to practice in the state of employment. Completion of a two-year residency program and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careBone disordersMuscle disordersProsthetic fittingMedical record keepingCommunicationProblem solvingManual dexterityPhysical examination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Podiatrist at Chen Med a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Podiatry healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Podiatry Career Context

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

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$230k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $230k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Podiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 251 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in DeKalb

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,379/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Chen Med

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Career development opportunities
Bonus eligibility