Podiatrist - Physician Specialist - SF Dept Public ...

Company Description Overview The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Application Opening: 9/12/2025 Application Deadline: On or after 9/28/2025 Annual Salary: $229,112 - $330,616 Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt and Permanent Exempt The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions – the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. The Department of Public Health’s San Francisco Health Network Ambulatory Care (SFHN AC) division is recruiting One Permanent Exempt part-time podiatrist One as-needed Temporary Exempt podiatrist These podiatrists work in our community-based ambulatory care health centers/programs in the classification of 2230-Physician Specialist. Worksites Include Castro Mission Health Center, Curry Senior Center, Maxine Hall Health Center, Potrero Hill Health Center, Silver Avenue Family Health Center, Southeast Family Health Center, Tom Waddell Urban Health Center, Maria X Martinez Health Resource Center/Whole Person Integrative Care sites, and Jail Health Services sites Duties Include Under the general administrative direction of the lead podiatrist, the 2230 Physician Specialist performs the following essential job functions at health centers/programs: Evaluation and non-invasive treatment of foot and ankle pathology predominantly those requiring palliative care Performs in-office procedures including biopsies, nail avulsions, matrixectomies, foot and ankle injections, tenotomies, and capsulotomies Evaluation and treatment of foot, ankle and leg ulcers and infections within the podiatric scope. (this position excludes bone procedures) Makes general referrals and consultations to other departments where appropriate including surgical podiatry at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) Provides telephone advice to patients Provides patients with health education, counseling, and self-management support Provides clinical case management for patients with complex care needs as indicated Maintains accurate, timely and complete electronic medical records Participates in staff meetings, project meetings, and conferences when indicated Participates in quality improvement initiatives Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Provides consultative support to other members of the care team Collaborates with identified project staff on special projects Performs other related duties as assigned/required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet these minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Possession of a valid license issued by the Podiatric Medical Board of California Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, i.e., Board Eligible Possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice *Note: The original text included notes about licenses from other states and residency completion requirements. These have been incorporated as paragraphs and bullets where appropriate. Special notes on qualifications *Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state may apply, but will not be appointed until a valid podiatric license is issued by the California Board of Podiatric Medicine. **Applicants enrolled in an accredited residency program may apply, but will not be appointed until demonstration of successful completion of an accredited residency. ***For some positions, possession of valid DEA registration is a special condition. Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and must meet the following criteria within two (2) weeks prior to the start work date to avoid delay of the appointment to the position and/or cancellation of an employment offer: Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and/or other federal health care programs Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application with required documentation Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities. Desirable Qualifications Lived and/or work experience with BIPOC populations Ambulatory care experience in an urban environment serving diverse, low-income populations with complex medical and psychosocial challenges Understanding of systemic racism, white supremacy, and bias effects on patient engagement and outcomes Sensitivity to LGBTQ+ individuals Experience in multidisciplinary team-based care and trauma-informed care, healthcare for the homeless, harm reduction, or chronic care models Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish Ability to work with staff from diverse backgrounds with respect, understanding, and teamwork Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills Commitment to reducing health disparities and contributing to anti-racist goals How to Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at SF.gov jobs site. Our email communications may come from more than one department; please ensure your email accepts messages from all departments. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly. Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon online submission. Retain this confirmation for your records. Additional Information Information about the Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Workers Reasonable Accommodation Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, 628-271-6704. We may use text messaging to communicate with you. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, or other protected categories under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17