Podiatrist
Listed compensation
$181k-$185k
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- Full time · on_site
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Job Description
If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!
We are seeking a podiatrist who sees opportunities to innovate and collaborate, and is open to unique perspectives. You’ll be part of a team that is resilient and seeks fairness by listening and advocating for patients and the community.
About the Role
As a podiatrist in our FQHC, you’ll lead with kindness as you care for patient populations that include those who’ve had limited access to healthcare. You’ll use your skills and good judgment as you solve problems and drive change. You’ll report directly to the VP of Integrated Services and will collaborate with primary care physicians and leadership to implement meaningful patient care.
Essential duties include:
- Oversees and provides direct patient podiatric care
- Facilitates care coordination and clinical collaboration
- Ensure quality care and risk mitigation
You will be primarily based at our Riverway (1569 Niagara Street Buffalo) and our Blasdell (4233 Lake Ave Blasdell) locations.
What it’s Like to Work at Neighborhood
The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.
Education and Experience
- Graduate of four-year podiatry school with a completed residency in an appropriate field.
- Experience in podiatric surgery strongly preferred
- Maintain current NYS podiatry license and be board eligible or certified in podiatry.
- Fluent in English. A second language of Spanish is preferred.
What We Offer
Compensation: $181,000-$185,000, based on a full time, 40 hour work week
Benefits: You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing medical education stipend for providers, medical malpractice coverage under FTCA, generous paid time off and twice yearly bonus potential.
Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.
About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
The podiatrist will oversee and provide direct patient care while facilitating clinical collaboration and care coordination within the health center. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and effective risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of a four-year podiatry school with a completed residency and hold a current NYS podiatry license. Experience in podiatric surgery is strongly preferred, and board eligibility or certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Podiatrist at Neighborhood Health Center of WNY a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Podiatry — ranked against 228 active Podiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Podiatry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$183k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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