Curalta Health·Elmwood Park, New Jersey
The Podiatrist is responsible for diagnosing and treating all conditions relating to the lower legs, feet, and ankles. Duties include consulting with patients, prescribing medications, and performing necessary surgical procedures to improve patient outcomes.
Curalta Foot + Ankle is the largest and foremost network of podiatrists in the Northeast, focused on delivering high-quality, complete foot and ankle care. Curalta’s providers combine decades of experience with a forward-thinking, innovative approach to treatment in order to maximize patient outcomes and experiences across all lower extremity conditions.
Essential Functions, Job
Duties: & Responsibilities:
Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations, and knowledge deficits, continuously seeking opportunities for clinical advancement and skill attainment
Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
Professionalism
Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes, demonstrating the highest level of accountability for professional practice
Flexible, resilient, and open to change in the healthcare landscape, welcoming and participating in opportunities to advance the mission of Curalta Foot + Ankle through service, scholarship, science, and social responsibility
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in podiatric medicine and have completed an accredited residency. Board qualification or certification is also required.
Market context
In New Jersey, podiatrist openings can be competitive in long-term care settings, where employers often look for clinicians who can manage routine foot care, mobility-related concerns, and ongoing patient follow-up. This role stands out for requiring a DPM degree, DEA license, long-term care experience, and the stamina to lift at least 20 pounds and stand or walk for 6–8 hours. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, and confirm that your experience matches the facility’s patient-care needs before applying.
