Job Description
Licensed Podiatrist Woodbury, NJ Contract Term: March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 (1 Year)
Work Arrangement: Onsite - Monthly scheduled visits + emergency availability
Licensed Podiatrist to provide
routine and emergency podiatric care for residents. The Podiatrist will manage comprehensive foot and lower leg care, ensure timely documentation in the
Sigma Care EHR system, and collaborate closely with the nursing and wound care teams. Services must meet all local, state, and federal regulations and be supported by consistent availability and direct communication with facility leadership.
Key Responsibilities: Clinical Services: - Provide monthly on-site podiatry care ; each resident must be seen at least once per quarter.
- Respond to emergency podiatric needs as required.
- Collaborate with the Wound Care Practitioner for management of wounds from toes to knees.
- Provide and label orthotics, splints, or braces with resident-specific information.
Documentation & Compliance: - Document all assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using Sigma Care (EHR) .
- Notify the Director of Nursing regarding any service interruptions, absences, or provider substitutions.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable federal and state health care regulations.
Billing & Credentialing: - Maintain active NJ Podiatrist License and Malpractice Insurance throughout the contract term.
- Responsible for direct billing to Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers .
- No billing reimbursement will be provided by Gloucester County Improvement Authority (GCIA).
Required Qualifications: - Licensed Podiatrist in the State of New Jersey - Required
- Active Malpractice Insurance - Required
- Experience working in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities - Preferred
- Proficiency in Sigma Care or other EHR systems - Preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage lower limb wound care in collaboration with nursing staff
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay billing
Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name:
Degree / Podiatric Medical School & Year of Completion:
NJ Podiatrist License Number:
Malpractice Insurance Coverage (Amount & Expiration Date):
Total Years of Experience as a Podiatrist:
Experience in Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities:
Experience with Quarterly Resident Podiatry Care:
Experience with Emergency Podiatry Services:
Ability to Coordinate Wound Care with Nursing Teams:
Experience with Sigma Care or Similar EHR Systems:
Experience with Medicare/Medicaid/Private Billing:
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization (U.S. Citizen / Green Card / Visa - Specify):
Expected Hourly Rate:
Is it W2 or C2C? If C2C, please specify your corporation name:
Are you willing to travel to Woodbury, NJ monthly and provide emergency availability at your own expense? (Y/N):
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Local area