Podiatrist - Missoula, MT

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Description Balance Health, the largest majority podiatrist owned practice in the country and the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. We are looking for an Associate Surgical Podiatrist to serve our Missoula community, with plans for continued growth and expansion in the region. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, comfortable performing surgery as well as doing routine care, with a phenomenal bedside manner who treats our patients with exceptional care.

Essential Functions

• Examine patients’ legs and feet to diagnose diseases
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
• Perform surgical procedures as necessary along with wound care management as needed
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot and ankle using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
• Advise patients about treatments and foot and ankle care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
• Provide education/consultation to patients, family, and health care team
• Provide health promotion and preventive medicine
• Appropriately maintains medical records on assigned patients

Current Technology In The Offices Include

• Digital X-ray
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Digital gait analysis
• CAD orthotic scanning and design
• CAM based in office orthotic lab
• EPAT shock wave therapy
• MLS class IV laser therapy
• MicroVAS electronic therapy
• SWIFT microwave for verruca
• Amniotic treatments for ulcers and musculoskeletal problems
• Web-based EMR

Staff development and education is important to our practice. We have regular training meetings for general staff. Medical staff also meets regularly to discuss cases, concerns and refine systems.

Compensation / Benefits

• Competitive physician salary program with a base ($150,000 - $600,000) + percentage of net collections
• Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30+ hours weekly begins first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Monthly Education Webinars
• Annual in-person "Balance Summit" - our two-day CME Event

About Missoula, Montana Missoula, Montana offers an exceptional quality of life with wide-open spaces, breathtaking mountain views, and endless access to hiking, fishing, skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation. With a vibrant local community, The University of Montana nearby, and unmatched opportunities for exploration right outside your door, Missoula is the perfect place to build both a rewarding podiatry career and an adventurous lifestyle.

Billings is known for the distinct cliffs cut out by the Yellowstone River and affectionately known as “The Rims”. Billings offers both the accommodation of a larger city and the outdoor attractions that characterize the area. A few hours’ drive to multiple ski resorts, the trailhead to one of the highest points in the US, Yellowstone Park, several boating destinations, and countless world-class fishing holes. Billings is also replete with walking trails and dozens of mountain biking and rock-climbing sites along the Rims.

Billings has four high schools along with several private schools. The city and area offer a myriad of opportunities for youth. It is also home to Montana State University-Billings and Rocky Mountain College.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience preferred
• Current License as a Podiatrist in the State of Montana.
• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an Accredited School of Podiatry
• Board certification through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patient, colleague, and vendor populations
• PC Proficient with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and EMR database
• Ability to provide legal proof of eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation

Salary Description

$150,000-$600,000 base plus % of collections