Podiatrist (Nursing Home)

PodiatristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$200k

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Job Description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Podiatry Physician (DPM) or appropriately trained Physician (MD/DO) to provide on-site podiatric care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The physician will manage complex foot and ankle conditions, perform procedures, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site podiatry consultations in SNF/LTC settings
  • Diagnose and manage foot and ankle disorders including diabetic foot disease, ulcers, infections, and nail pathology
  • Perform podiatric procedures including nail debridement, callus care, wound debridement, and minor surgical procedures as indicated
  • Evaluate gait abnormalities, biomechanical issues, and deformities impacting mobility and fall risk
  • Collaborate with nursing, wound care teams, therapy, and primary providers to prevent complications
  • Educate residents and caregivers on foot hygiene, preventive care, and footwear recommendations
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant documentation in EMR systems

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine OR MD/DO with podiatric scope of practice
  • Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program preferred
  • Active and unrestricted New York State license
  • DEA registration (if applicable)
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified (preferred)
  • Experience in SNF/LTC or post-acute care settings preferred

(salary may reflect bonuses/incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Diabetic foot careGait analysisBiomechanical evaluationClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationInfection management

Podiatry Career Context

Essen Medical Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 61 active listings.

Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $153k 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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Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 1.5
Below most Podiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 239 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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.