PODIATRIST

PodiatristFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Hometown Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and community-focused care. As we expand our services to meet growing patient needs, we are seeking a dedicated Podiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team and support foot and ankle health across all ages.

Position Summary

The Podiatrist will provide diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care for foot and ankle conditions. This role includes outpatient clinical care, minor procedures, patient education, and collaboration with primary care and specialty providers to ensure holistic treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions.
  • Perform minor surgical procedures and wound care.
  • Prescribe medications, orthotics, and physical therapy as needed.
  • Educate patients on foot care and preventive practices.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records in the EMR system.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited program.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Podiatric Medicine.
  • Valid state license to practice podiatry.
  • Experience in an outpatient or FQHC setting preferred.
  • Strong communication and patient-centered care skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid time off and CME allowance.
  • Supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

EMR documentationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PODIATRIST at Hometown Health Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Podiatry — ranked against 273 active Podiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Podiatry Career Context

Of the 31 active Podiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Podiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in podiatryranked against 273 Podiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPodiatry median $185k (middle half $163k–$252k)122 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 65% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment272 active listings, Nov 2026
New Podiatry listings95 in the last 30 days63 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Podiatry pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (273 Podiatry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Podiatrist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
3
<$255k
1
$271k
0
$290k-325k
1
$345k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Podiatrist

Allina Health · Shoreview, Minnesota

$295k-$345k
#2

Podiatrist

Chen Med · West Philadelphia, North Carolina

$190k-$271k
#3

Podiatrist - DPM

$187k-$229k
#4

Podiatrist - DPM

$180k-$221k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Podiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 273 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hometown Health Center

Medical Practices
Newport, ME
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Loan Repayment Eligible

Living in Newport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Median resident rent
$887/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bangor, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.