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Shoreline, Washington

Surgical Podiatrist - Optum WA

PodiatristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$249K - $420.5K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Surgical Podiatrist (DPM) to join our established, physician led multispecialty group in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

This role offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive outpatient podiatric medicine and surgery within an integrated health system that emphasizes evidence based care, team collaboration, and sustainable practice.

The position is suited for a podiatric surgeon who values clinical autonomy within a collaborative environment and is interested in managing a broad spectrum of foot and ankle pathology, including complex diabetic foot conditions, trauma, and reconstruction.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of foot and ankle disorders.
  • Perform podiatric surgical procedures consistent with training and granted privileges, including forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery.
  • Manage diabetic foot pathology, including ulcer care, infection management, post operative wound care, and limb preservation.
  • Evaluate and treat foot and ankle trauma, coordinating care with other specialty services as appropriate.
  • Deliver wound care and non operative treatments as part of an integrated treatment plan.
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary, physician led practice model, emphasizing care coordination and patient centered outcomes.

The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a CPME approved residency in podiatric medicine and surgery; board certified or board eligible
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from an accredited program
  • Board eligible or board certified in foot and ankle surgery (ABFAS or equivalent)
  • Eligibility for unrestricted Washington State podiatric license by start date
  • DEA registration in Washington State or ability to obtain prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience or focused interest in foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, or trauma
  • Experience practicing in a multispecialty or integrated delivery system
  • 5+ years of experience

The salary range for this role is $249,000 to $420,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of foot and ankle disorders. Perform various podiatric surgical procedures and manage complex diabetic foot pathology and trauma within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and completion of a CPME approved residency. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in foot and ankle surgery and hold a valid Washington State podiatric license and DEA registration.

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Podiatric SurgeryDiabetic Foot CareTrauma ManagementForefoot SurgeryRearfoot Surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Podiatrist - Optum WA at UnitedHealth Group a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Podiatry — ranked against 256 active Podiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Podiatry Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,418 active listings.

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

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$335k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $313k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$335k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Podiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Shoreline

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$759k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,003/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution