Podiatrist
Production pay · no annual figure stated
35–40% of collections≈ $1,050–$1,200 per visit
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Podiatry listings in Pennsylvania | 13 active | 280 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% no call · 69% no weekends32 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 |
Top contract/1099 Podiatrist Jobs
12 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
9 jobs · 8 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
12 jobs · 8 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Podiatrist
Chen Med · DeKalb, Illinois
Full Time Podiatrist | Inland Empire | $800+ per diemPer Diem
Comprehensive Mobile Care · San Bernardino, California
Podiatrist - DPM
$187k-$229kMedical Podiatrist
$175k-$225k