Podiatrist - Physician Specialist - SF Dept Public Health 2230

Company Description

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
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• 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.

Job Description

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.

1. Possession of a valid license issued by Podiatric Medical Board of California*
   AND
2. Successful completion** of a residency program accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, i.e., Board Eligible
   AND
3. Possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration*** with the United States Department of Justice

*Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice podiatric medicine issued by the "California Board o