Podiatry Physician Assistant
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Job description
Preferred Podiatry Group
Part-Time | 1099 | Day Shift | No Call | No Weekends
Join a Company That's Redefining Patient Care in Long-Term Care Settings
Preferred Podiatry Group (PPG) is actively hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) in the Chattanooga, TN area to provide compassionate, podiatric-focused care to residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing homes, and assisted/independent living communities.
Whether you're looking for flexible scheduling, autonomy, or a meaningful way to grow in your career, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' mobility, safety, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting thefoot and lower extremities
- Provide diabetic foot care and preventive wound management
- Educate patients and caregivers on foot health and mobility preservation
- Collaborate with nursing facility staff to coordinate patient-centered care
- Participate in Medicare quality programs to ensure best-in-class outcomes
- Document clinical encounters using NextGen EMR on a company-issued iPad
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (required)
- Active state licensure as Physician Assistant or eligibility to obtain license (required)
- Experience post Physician Assistant training in the podiatry space strongly preferred.
- Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required)
- Clinical experience in podiatry post-PA training (strongly preferred)
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds at times.
What You'll Love About PPG
- Flexible scheduling - full-time or part-time, based on your availability
- Guaranteed patient volume from day one
- Administrative support team manages scheduling, supply orders, and logistics
- Mileage reimbursement
- No nights or weekends
- Competitive compensation - your earnings match your availability
- Full benefits available for W-2 full-time providers (medical, dental, 401k, and more)
- Mentorship and ongoing support from experienced podiatric physicians
Compensation
- Our providers are compensated based on the percentage of the revenue they generate. This means the more patients you see and the larger your caseload, the greater your earning potential. Full details about our remuneration model will be discussed during the interview process.
About Preferred Podiatry Group
Based in Chicago, Preferred Podiatry Group is a national healthcare management organization specializing in podiatric care for long-term care communities. We serve over 4,000 facilities across 21 states, supporting a team of 100+ providers who are committed to excellence, integrity, and improving lives through mobility care.
Apply Today
Ready to serve the Chattanooga community in a flexible, meaningful role that lets you practice at the top of your license? Join a company that's growing, values its providers, and lets you focus on what you do best-caring for patients.