Physician General Podiatry
Listed compensation
$200k-$359k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.
J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).
Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.
- Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
- Unit Overview
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive foot and ankle care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including surgery when indicated.
- Participate in diabetic foot management, wound care, and limb salvage initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with orthopaedics, endocrinology, infectious disease, and wound care teams.
- Provide clinical education to medical trainees and APPs.
- Participate in podiatric call coverage and quality initiatives within the department.
Short Description
Cooper University Health Care is seeking a board-certified or board-qualified Podiatrist to join our Orthopaedic and Podiatric Surgery Division. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience managing complex foot and ankle pathology, wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and forefoot/rearfoot surgery.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center, providing care to a diverse patient population alongside orthopaedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, and wound care specialists.
Why Cooper
- Academic medical center affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
- Multidisciplinary team with access to surgical, medical, and wound care expertise.
- Competitive compensation and benefit package with CME and retirement support.
- Opportunities for clinical innovation, teaching, and growth.
Education Requirements
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine.
- Completion of a CPME-accredited podiatric residency (minimum 3 years).
Experience Required
- Experience with hospital-based wound care or limb preservation is a plus.
- Commitment to collaborative care and patient safety.
- License/Certification Requirements
- Board certified or eligible by ABPM or ABFAS.
- New Jersey medical license (or eligibility).
- Salary Min ($)
USD $96.15
- Salary Max ($)
- USD $172.74
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and have completed a CPME-accredited podiatric residency. Board certification or eligibility by ABPM or ABFAS is required, along with a New Jersey medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Podiatry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$280k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k 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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