Podiatrist
Listed compensation
$120k-$200k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Lower Limb Institute
The Lower Limb Institute is a growing, physician-led foot and ankle practice committed to compassionate, patient-centered care. We are seeking a well-rounded podiatrist who is comfortable across the full scope of podiatric medicine and surgery, and who is genuinely willing to divide time between our outpatient offices and hospital rounding.
You will join a collaborative team of foot and ankle surgeons who combine conservative treatment with advanced surgical techniques, care for patients from the clinic through the operating room and the inpatient floor, and help train the next generation of podiatric physicians.
Locations
- Offices: Hackensack, Edison, and Montclair, NJ
- Hospitals: Hackensack University Medical Center, Mountainside Medical Center, and [OTHER AFFILIATES]
- Schedule: [X] clinic days, [X] OR/rounding days, call per rotation
What You'll Do
Outpatient Clinic
- Full-scope podiatry: nail and skin pathology, heel and arch pain, sports injuries, pediatric and geriatric care
- Diabetic foot exams, at-risk foot management, and advanced wound care
- Biomechanical evaluation, orthotics, bracing, and DME
- In-office procedures, injections, vascular studies, and laser therapy
- Pre-operative evaluation and post-operative follow-up
Hospital & Surgical
- Daily inpatient rounding and new consults at affiliated hospitals
- Emergency department consults and shared call coverage
- Forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery; trauma; limb salvage and infection management
- Skilled nursing and long-term care facility visits as assigned
- Teaching and supervising podiatric residents and students
Requirements
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from a CPME-accredited college
- Completion of a 3-year CPME-approved PMSR residency (RRA a plus)
- Active New Jersey podiatric license, or eligibility to obtain before start
- Federal DEA and NJ CDS registration (or eligible)
- Board qualified or board certified (ABFAS and/or ABPM)
- Eligible for hospital privileges and payer credentialing
- Willing to round in hospitals, take call, and travel between sites
Preferred
- Wound care and limb salvage experience
- Interest in resident education and academic work
- Strong documentation and coding habits in an EHR
- Team-first attitude and excellent bedside manner
What We Offer
- Compensation: [BASE SALARY RANGE] + [PRODUCTIVITY / wRVU BONUS]
- Malpractice: [COVERAGE & TAIL TERMS]
- Benefits: [HEALTH / DENTAL / VISION / 401(k)]
- Time off: [PTO + CME DAYS]
- CME allowance: [AMOUNT]
- Support: Dedicated medical assistants, scheduling, and billing team
- Growth: [PARTNERSHIP TRACK / LEADERSHIP PATH]
- Start date: [TARGET START]
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [HIRING EMAIL] with the subject line "Podiatrist – [Your Name]." Questions? Call [PHONE].
lowerlimbinstitute.com
The Lower Limb Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
The podiatrist will provide full-scope podiatric care in outpatient clinics and perform surgical procedures and inpatient rounding at affiliated hospitals. Additionally, the role involves supervising podiatric residents and students while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Podiatry Career Context
Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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