Physician General Podiatry

PodiatristIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$359k

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Posted 1mo ago

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.

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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).

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

PodiatryFoot and ankle surgeryForefoot surgeryPatient careMultidisciplinary collaboration

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).

Podiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$200k–$359kPodiatry median $160k (middle half $140k–$165k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$257k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Podiatry listings in New Jersey7 active273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment273 active listings, Nov 2026
New Podiatry listings93 in the last 30 days63 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Cooper Norcross University Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Camden, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME
Retirement support

Living in Camden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,787/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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