Podiatrist - Nashville
Listed compensation
$150K - $600K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job 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 Nashville 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
- Minimum of three (3) years professional experience preferred
- Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of Tennessee.
- 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 various foot and ankle disorders, including performing surgical procedures and wound care management. They are also responsible for patient education, maintaining medical records, and providing preventive care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Podiatrist - Nashville at Balance Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Podiatry — ranked against 273 active Podiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Podiatry Career Context
Balance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 18 active listings.
Podiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in podiatry | ranked against 273 Podiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Podiatry median $190k (middle half $160k–$252k)113 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Podiatry listings in Tennessee | 12 active | 272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment272 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Podiatry listings | 95 in the last 30 days | 63 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Podiatry pay trend | +5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Balance Health | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index18 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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