Board-Certified Podiatrist Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist

PodiatristFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Board-Certified Podiatrist / Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Specialist
  • Ankle & Foot Florida
  • Location: Tavares, FL

Job Description

Ankle & Foot Florida is seeking a skilled, patient-focused Board-Certified Podiatrist with expertise in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) to join our growing and established foot and ankle practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician to join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while utilizing advanced surgical techniques and technology.

Position Highlights

  • Established and growing patient base
  • Modern facilities and advanced surgical technology
  • Competitive compensation
  • Strong referral network
  • Opportunity for professional growth and leadership
  • Collaborative and supportive clinical environment

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
  • Board Certified in Foot Surgery and/or Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
  • Extensive experience in Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (MIS)
  • Active Florida license or eligibility for Florida licensure
  • Active DEA Registration
  • Excellent communication, clinical, and patient care skills
  • Preferred Areas of Expertise
  • Minimally invasive bunion correction
  • Hammertoe surgery
  • Forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction
  • Sports medicine
  • Diabetic foot care and limb preservation
  • Wound care management
  • Foot and ankle trauma
  • Advanced surgical techniques and innovation
  • The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled surgeon committed to clinical excellence, outstanding patient outcomes, and compassionate care. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, work effectively within a team environment, and demonstrate a commitment to growing a successful foot and ankle practice.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and professional credentials for confidential consideration.

Ankle & Foot Florida

Tavares, Florida

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty

  • Podiatry
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

License/Certification Required

  • DPM License
  • Board Certification
  • DEA Registration
  • Florida License (or eligibility)
  • Work Location: In Person, Tavares, FL

Join a practice dedicated to advancing foot and ankle care through innovation, excellence, and minimally invasive surgical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

The podiatrist will perform minimally invasive surgical procedures and provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to an established patient base. They will work collaboratively within a clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Reconstructive Rearfoot Surgery

Podiatry Career Context

Of the 34 active Podiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Podiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPodiatry median $185k (middle half $163k–$252k)122 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Podiatry listings in Florida9 active273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 62% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment273 active listings, Nov 2026
New Podiatry listings93 in the last 30 days63 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Podiatrist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
1
$125k
4
$180k-235k
1
$271k
0
$290k-345k
1
$345k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
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1-2
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3-4
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7-8
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Podiatrist

Allina Health · Shoreview, Minnesota

$295k-$345k
#2

Podiatrist

Chen Med · West Philadelphia, North Carolina

$190k-$271k
#3

Podiatrist - DPM

$187k-$229k
#4

Medical Podiatrist

$175k-$225k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Podiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 267 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Ankle & Foot Center Of Lake County logo

About Ankle & Foot Center Of Lake County

Medical Practices
Tavares, Florida

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Modern Facilities
Advanced Surgical Technology
Strong Referral Network
Professional Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Living in Tavares

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k
Typical market rent
$1,964/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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