Podiatrist
Listed compensation
$130k-$170k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
We are seeking a personable, experienced Podiatrist to join our outpatient podiatry team full time. This position will support two busy clinic locations in Elmwood Park, NJ and South Plainfield, NJ, providing comprehensive podiatric care to a diverse patient population.
About the Role
The ideal candidate is confident, patient-focused, and comfortable handling a wide range of podiatric services in an outpatient setting. Our practice provides all aspects of podiatry care, and we are looking for someone who can deliver excellent clinical care while building strong relationships with patients.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a full range of podiatric conditions
- Provide comprehensive outpatient podiatry care
- Perform routine foot and ankle evaluations and follow-up care
- Manage conservative treatment plans and procedure-based care as appropriate
- Educate patients on treatment options, prevention, and ongoing foot health
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
- Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff
- Travel between the two office locations as needed
Qualifications
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree
- Active podiatrist license in New Jersey
- Previous podiatry experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Personable, professional, and patient-centered approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compensation
Salary: Approximately $130,000–$170,000 per year, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Occasional flexibility between both locations
What We Offer
- Supportive outpatient practice environment
- Opportunity to treat a broad range of podiatric conditions
- Two established locations with steady patient flow
Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
If you are an experienced and personable podiatrist looking for a full-time outpatient opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Podiatry Career Context
Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$170k | Podiatry median $160k (middle half $140k–$280k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Podiatry listings in New Jersey | 7 active | 270 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Podiatry listings | 89 in the last 30 days | 62 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Podiatry pay trend | +17.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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