Mobile Podiatrist

West Coast Wound & Skin Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Podiatrist to join our growing mobile clinical team in the Los Angeles area. This position is ideal for a podiatrist who enjoys providing hands-on patient care while working collaboratively with wound care providers and other healthcare professionals. The Mobile Podiatrist will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of foot and lower-extremity conditions, with a particular focus on diabetic foot complications, chronic wounds, ulcers, infections, nail disorders, and other conditions affecting mobility and lower-extremity health. This is a field-based position that allows you to provide care where patients need it most—primarily in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other appropriate care settings. Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive podiatric evaluations and examinationsDiagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremityEvaluate and manage diabetic foot conditions and complicationsAssess and treat foot and lower-extremity wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and other chronic woundsPerform appropriate in-office/mobile podiatric procedures, including:Routine and medically necessary nail careDebridement of nails, calluses, and appropriate tissueManagement of corns and callusesWound-related podiatric procedures within scope of practiceOther appropriate minor procedures based on patient needs and clinical expertiseIdentify patients at risk for diabetic foot complications, infection, ulceration, and limb-threatening conditionsProvide preventive foot care and patient educationAssess circulation, sensation, skin integrity, and other factors affecting lower-extremity healthCollaborate with wound care providers, primary care providers, nurses, home health agencies, facility staff, and other members of the patient’s care teamDevelop and implement appropriate treatment plansMake referrals to vascular surgery, orthopedics, infectious disease, or other specialists when clinically indicatedProvide recommendations regarding footwear, offloading, pressure reduction, and prevention of recurrent woundsMonitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriateAccurately document patient evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans in the electronic medical recordCommunicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staffParticipate in coordinated wound care and multidisciplinary patient managementQualificationsDoctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited institutionActive and unrestricted California Podiatric Medical Board licenseCurrent DEA registration, as applicable to the positionBoard Certified or Board Eligible preferredExperience in wound care, diabetic foot management, limb preservation, or lower-extremity care preferredExperience working with medically complex or geriatric patients preferredStrong clinical assessment and decision-making skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently in a mobile/field-based environmentValid California driver's license and reliable transportationAbility to travel throughout the assigned Los Angeles territoryPreferred Experience The ideal candidate will have experience with:Diabetic foot careChronic wound managementDiabetic foot ulcersPressure injuriesPeripheral vascular diseaseNeuropathyInfection assessmentNail and callus debridementOffloading and pressure-relief strategiesLimb preservationGeriatric and medically complex patientsSkilled nursing and assisted living environmentsHome-based/mobile healthcareWhat We OfferCompetitive compensationFlexible scheduling optionsMobile practice modelEstablished patient referral networkCollaborative multidisciplinary clinical environmentAdministrative and operational supportOpportunity to work alongside experienced wound care providersOpportunity to help improve outcomes for patients with complex wounds and lower-extremity conditionsProfessional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing wound care organizationWhy Join West Coast Wound & Skin Care? Our mobile care model brings specialized wound and lower-extremity care directly to patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional outpatient services. As a Mobile Podiatrist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients with complex medical conditions while working as part of a collaborative clinical team. If you are a patient-focused DPM who is passionate about diabetic foot care, wound prevention, limb preservation, and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Location: Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time 1099 only Work Setting: Mobile – Patient Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Other Community-Based Settings