Medical and Surgical Podiatrist

Job Summary

• Occupation: Medical and Surgical Podiatrist
• Specialty: Podiatry
• Salary: Contractor $348,000 - $402,000 • yearly with productivity bonus, RVU Threshold 7700 at $53/work RVUs
• Working Hours: 40 hours/week
• Patient Load: Clinic & Surgery, reasonable patient load.
• On-Call: No
• Degree Required: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
• Position Type: Permanent/Full-Time. Not for traveling doctors.
• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

• We are seeking a Medical and Surgical Podiatrist to join our team as an independent contractor. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and skilled provider with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care. This role involves diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities—including wound care, trauma, and surgical intervention. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex needs and contribute to both clinic-based care and hospital consults. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization Read Article.

Patient Care & Treatment

• Provide expert medical and surgical care for foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions, including wound care, fractures, infections, and diabetic complications.
• Conduct thorough patient consultations, examinations, and evaluations across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform a range of podiatric procedures, minor in-office surgeries, and hospital-based surgical interventions.
• Develop and communicate personalized treatment plans with patients and caregivers to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Work with other healthcare professionals and provide consults for inpatient cases.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date patient records using the hospital’s electronic medical records system.
• Order and interpret imaging and diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making.
• Maintain a reasonable patient load to ensure quality outcomes and continuity of care.

Collaborative Teamwork

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• You’ll work with an assistant, and scribe service (or Ai scribe) to better manage your administrative workload.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent Bedside Manners
• DPM degree from an accredited institution.
• An active Medical License is required to start. Assistance is available for licensing.
• Residents are welcome to apply if they are completing their US residency this year, as well as the board certification.

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Competitive Compensation, sign-on bonus, Productivity bonus above base compensation, as permissible under applicable laws
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and CME support.
• Leadership Opportunities
• Relocation support with temporary housing
• Optional 4-day work week
• Benefit Stipend

Welcome To RRH

Established since 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state-of-the-art facilities and offers multi-specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care. In 2023, it was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well-being of healthcare workers and has an established physician well-being program.

The Emergency Department is a designated Level IV trauma center and is staffed with Emergency Medicine Board Certified physicians. RRH owns Liberty Ambulance which has multiple EMS rigs and a helicopter in the area.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, It's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. View outdoor activities.