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MedServ Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Podiatrist

PodiatristContract

Production pay · no annual figure stated

35–40% of collections≈ $1,050–$1,200 per visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Part-Time Podiatrist

Part-Time | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The MedServ Group is seeking a licensed Part-Time Podiatrist to provide podiatric care to residents in skilled nursing facilities in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The position typically requires 1–2 facility visits per month, with a flexible schedule arranged based on facility needs. The Podiatrist will evaluate and treat conditions affecting the feet and lower extremities and support residents’ mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.

Position Details

  • Position: Part-Time Podiatrist
  • Employment Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Schedule: Typically 1–2 facility visits per month; scheduling arranged based on facility needs
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; travel to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities is required

Required Licensure

  • Active Pennsylvania podiatry license in good standing
  • Compensation: 35%–40% of collections (approximately $1050 - $1200 per visit)
  • Reports To: The MedServ Group leadership / designated clinical operations team

Key Responsibilities

  • Examine patients’ feet and lower extremities to assess, diagnose, and manage podiatric conditions.
  • Treat foot and lower-leg conditions and injuries, including corns, calluses, and other common ailments.
  • Identify conditions that require referral for foot or ankle surgery and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
  • Recommend or prescribe appropriate medications and foot orthoses, as clinically indicated and within scope of practice.
  • Educate residents on foot care, prevention, and general practices that support mobility and wellness.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and complete required paperwork promptly.
  • Collaborate with nursing facility staff and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated resident care.
  • Follow applicable state and federal regulations, HIPAA requirements, and professional standards.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, skilled Podiatrist who enjoys working with older adults and can provide high-quality foot and lower-extremity care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The candidate should be comfortable working independently while communicating effectively with facility staff.

Education & Credentials

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania podiatry license in good standing.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a clinic or hospital setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when working with older adults.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.

Compensation

Compensation options include payment of 35%–40% of collections, with an estimated $1050 - $1200 per visit. Final compensation depends on the agreed compensation structure and visit volume. This is a 1099 independent contractor position.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania podiatry license. At least 2 years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient examinationDiagnosisFoot and lower extremity treatmentPatient educationInterpersonal communicationCare coordinationRegulatory compliance

Podiatry Career Context

Of the 32 active Podiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

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

Podiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Podiatry listings in Pennsylvania13 active280 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 69% no weekends32 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment280 active listings, Oct 2026
Podiatry pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Podiatrist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

12 jobs · 8 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Podiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 277 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MedServ Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Staten Island, New York
11-50 employees

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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