40 Best podiatrist Jobs in Passaic, New Jersey (April 2026)

Podiatrist

1 month ago

West Orange

Job DescriptionDescription: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, provides direct clinical podiatric care to patients at the health center. The Podiatrist is a member of the Care Team with the purpose of providing evidence-based and quality foot and ankle care to Zufall Health Center patients. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities • Provides comprehensive podiatric care for patients of the Zufall Health Center, including but not limited to diagnostic and therapeutic assessments; evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle and lower extremity conditions; wound care; minor office-based procedures within scope of practice; referral and follow-up of patients; and other duties as assigned. Ensures continuity of care of patients., • Performs evaluations on patients with diabetes to prevent, detect, and manage conditions that affect the foot and ankle such as neuropathies, arthropathies, and vasculopathies. Educates patients on foot care and follows up regularly., • Communicates significant findings and treatment or management plans with primary care providers to ensure timely follow up., • Leads assigned clinical support staff within the patient care team to provide excellent and accessible preventive, acute and chronic podiatric care to established patients and to address the needs of patients and their families., • Assists patients in obtaining community resources, referrals and other services as clinically indicated by the center’s diverse populations, including referrals to specialists such as vascular surgery, orthopedics, endocrinology, and wound care services., • Maintain accurate and timely medical record documentation according to Zufall practices and regulatory requirements., • Participates in clinical performance improvement activities and conducts peer reviews of colleagues’ charts as assigned. Attends regular meetings of the medical staff and other meetings as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer., • Participates in clinic operations by ensuring compliance according to local, state and federal rules and regulations governing podiatric practice, and ensures that licensing, credentialing and educational activities are kept current and up to date. Contributes to and follows established policies and protocols for clinical care., • Participates in community health initiatives including health fairs and other educational activities as directed. Participates in educational programs and continuing education. Teaches and trains other health center staff and students as needed., • Maintains membership in professional and organizational associations, as appropriate. To perform successfully, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. • Graduation from an accredited college of podiatric medicine and possession of a DPM degree., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Able to relate well to a diverse group of patients and staff., • Able and willing to work on an as-needed basis in order to meet operational needs of the clinic., • Proficient with computers, and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel., • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited college of podiatric medicine., • Successful completion of an approved podiatric residency program accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)., • Board-qualified or Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and/or the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), as applicable., • Possession of a current, valid license to practice podiatric medicine in New Jersey in good standing., • Possession of a valid DEA and CDS registration., • BLS and ACLS Certifications, • Minimum 1-year clinical practice or experience providing direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting.

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