Company Overview
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Role Overview
[$COMPANY_NAME] seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Podiatry to join our academic medical faculty in [$COMPANY_LOCATION]. This early-career, tenure-track or clinical-track faculty position combines clinical care, teaching, scholarly activity, and service. You will provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient foot and ankle care, contribute to podiatric medical education and residency training, develop an independent or collaborative research program in foot and ankle medicine/biomechanics/limb salvage or related areas, and participate in multidisciplinary teams focused on limb preservation and musculoskeletal health. The role requires clinical excellence in podiatric surgery and medical management, curriculum development and delivery for learners (medical students, podiatry students, residents), and measured contributions to institutional clinical and academic missions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in outpatient clinics, operating rooms, and inpatient consults focused on forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, ankle pathology, diabetic limb salvage, trauma, and reconstructive procedures; manage perioperative and complex medical comorbidities.
- Perform podiatric surgical procedures including elective and limb-salvage interventions; maintain competency with contemporary operative techniques, fixation strategies, and soft-tissue reconstruction.
- Teach and mentor learners across levels: design and deliver lectures, simulation labs, bedside teaching, case-based conferences, and competency-based assessments for podiatry students, residents, and allied health trainees.
- Supervise and evaluate residents and fellows; lead morbidity and mortality conferences, journal clubs, and clinical skills curricula; maintain thorough documentation of trainee assessments and milestones.
- Develop and conduct original or collaborative research in areas such as biomechanics, wound healing, diabetic foot disease, limb salvage, orthobiologics, outcomes research, or health services research; secure external funding and disseminate findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Engage in quality improvement, clinical pathway development, outcomes tracking, and population health initiatives to reduce amputations and improve functional outcomes.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams (vascular surgery, endocrinology, orthopedics, infectious disease, wound care) to coordinate comprehensive care and clinical pathways.
- Contribute to administrative duties, committee service, community outreach, professional society involvement, and academic citizenship consistent with rank expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an ACFAS- or CPME-accredited podiatric surgical residency or advanced residency/fellowship in foot and ankle surgery.
- Active or eligible for state medical license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in [$COMPANY_LOCATION].
- Board certification or board-eligible status in podiatric medicine/surgery (ABFAS or equivalent) as appropriate for rank.
- Demonstrated clinical experience diagnosing and managing complex foot and ankle pathology, including diabetic foot disease and limb salvage.
- Evidence of teaching experience or clear potential for high-quality precepting and curriculum development.
- Commitment to scholarly activity with publications, presentations, or a defined research plan; familiarity with study design, IRB processes, and basic biostatistics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior faculty appointment or documented success in residency education and supervision.
- Experience obtaining or supporting grant-funded research (NIH, foundation, or industry collaborations).
- Fellowship training in limb salvage, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma, or wound care medicine.
- Experience with advanced imaging interpretation (weight-bearing CT, MRI), gait laboratory work, biomechanics testing, or motion analysis.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) optimization, clinical registries, and outcomes measurement systems.
- Active involvement in regional or national professional societies (ACFAS, APMA) and contribution to guideline development or continuing medical education.
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Advanced proficiency with foot and ankle surgical techniques, fixation systems, and perioperative management.
- Competence in procedural coding, clinical documentation, and quality metrics relevant to podiatric practice.
- Experience with diagnostic ultrasound, plantar pressure analysis, weight-bearing radiography, CT, and MRI interpretation pertinent to foot and ankle care.
- Familiarity with gait analysis systems, pressure-mapping platforms, orthotic design software, and 3D printing for implants or braces is a plus.
- Proficiency integrating clinical workflows with EHRs, clinical registries, REDCap, and research data management tools.
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness with clear communication skills for diverse learner populations and interprofessional teams.
- Track record of collaborative problem solving across specialties; ability to lead multidisciplinary conferences and care planning.
- Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and culturally responsive care for underserved and diverse patient populations.
- Time management and organizational skills to balance clinical load, educational responsibilities, and research productivity.
- Mentorship orientation: documented experience mentoring trainees or junior faculty and fostering inclusive academic environments.
Benefits and Perks
Salary Range: [$SALARY_RANGE]
- Comprehensive health (medical, dental, vision) and disability coverage.
- Retirement plan with employer match and financial planning resources.
- Protected academic time for research and teaching; start-up research support and access to core facilities.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and continuing medical education (CME) allowance with paid CME days.
- Support for licensure and board maintenance, professional society dues, and conference travel.
- Clinical support infrastructure including physician extenders, wound care teams, and access to multidisciplinary clinics.
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive faculty. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strongly encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups in medicine to apply.
Application Instructions
We encourage applicants who meet many but not all of the listed qualifications to apply. To be considered, please submit a CV, a cover letter describing clinical, teaching, and research interests, and contact information for three professional references. Include a brief teaching statement and a research plan or summary (2 pages max). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Location
This is an on-site faculty position based in [$COMPANY_LOCATION]; candidates must be willing to work clinically and teach in-person. Occasional regional travel for conferences, outreach, and multi-site collaboration may be required.
