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Balance Health
Houston, Texas

Podiatrist - Houston

PodiatristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$600k

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Job Description

Description

Balance Health is the largest majority podiatrist owned practice in the country and the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice.

We are looking for a Surgical Podiatrist to serve our Houston community at one of several clinics, with plans for continued growth and expansion in the region.

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, comfortable performing surgery as well as doing routine care, with a phenomenal bedside manner who treats our patients with exceptional care.

Essential Functions

  • Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases
  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
  • Perform surgical procedures as necessary along with wound care management as needed
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
  • Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
  • Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team
  • Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
  • Appropriately maintains medical records on assigned patients

Compensation / Benefits

  • Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $600,000) + percentage of net collections.
  • Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment
  • Monthly Education Webinars
  • Annual in-person "Balance Summit" - our two-day CME Event

Requirements

  • Requirements
  • Minimum of three (3) years professional experience preferred
  • Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of Texas.
  • Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
  • Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities

Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populations

PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and EMR database

Ability to provide legal proof of eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation

Key Responsibilities

The Podiatrist will diagnose and treat diseases, deformities, and injuries of the foot and ankle through physical examinations, surgery, and wound care. They are also responsible for prescribing treatments, educating patients, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisPhysical examinationX-ray interpretationPrescription managementPatient educationMedical record maintenance

Podiatry Career Context

Balance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 11 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 1.5
Below most Podiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Balance Health

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus percentage of net collections
401(k) program
Monthly Education Webinars
Annual in-person CME Event (Balance Summit)
Health benefits for FT employees (30+ hours)