Physician Assistant / Podiatry / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant

JFootCareUSA
Job Title: Physician Assistant ? Podiatry & Wound Care Specialist

Location: Primarily local with travel to Memphis, TN (once every 2 months for 4 days)
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

Position Overview:
FootCareUSA is seeking a dedicated and motivated Physician Assistant with strong experience in podiatry and wound care to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a go-getter and problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about improving patient outcomes in homecare and nursing facility settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive podiatric and wound care services to patients in homecare facilities and nursing homes.
• Perform wound assessments, debridements, dressing changes, graft applications, and wound VAC management as needed.
• Conduct routine and urgent podiatric evaluations, including diabetic foot care, ulcer prevention, and post-operative follow-up.
• Document all encounters thoroughly in compliance with facility and company standards.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and facility staff to ensure continuity of care.
• ravel periodically to Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville to provide on-site patient care in designated facilities (approximately every 2 months for 4-day trips)
• Serve as a resourceful and proactive team member, capable of identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions in patient care.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in podiatry and/or wound care.
• Strong clinical skills in wound assessment, treatment planning, and procedural wound care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to various care environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to Memphis.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with nursing home and homecare patient populations.
• Familiarity with EMR systems for accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of diabetic foot care protocols and advanced wound care techniques.

Why Join FootCareUSA?

• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient quality of life.
• Competitive pay and flexible scheduling for the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,812.47 - $127,430.06 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person