APP Podiatry opening in WashingtonFull timeCoupeville, WALocation: Whidbey Island, WA\Specialty: Podiatry / Foot & Ankle Care\Position Type: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse\Sign-On Incentive: Up to $20,000Is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its Podiatry team on beautiful Whidbey Island, Washington. This opportunity offers a diverse clinical practice focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, including diabetic foot care, wound management, and musculoskeletal disorders. The incoming provider will collaborate closely with Podiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Primary Care Physicians while managing routine and follow-up visits, allowing surgeons to focus on operative care. The position offers a sign-on incentive of up to $20,000, a collaborative practice environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' mobility and quality of life.Position HighlightsPodiatry Nurse Practitioner opportunitySign-on incentive up to $20,000Focus on comprehensive foot and ankle careCollaborative practice with Podiatrists and Orthopedic SurgeonsManage routine visits and postoperative follow-up careStrong emphasis on diabetic foot care and wound managementOpportunity to perform office-based proceduresParticipate in limb-preservation and amputation-prevention initiativesCoordinate care with Endocrinology, Vascular Surgery, and Infectious DiseaseTwo years of related clinical experience preferredWound Care Certification preferredClinical ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic foot and ankle conditionsPerform comprehensive lower-extremity examinations, including: - Neurovascular assessments - Dermatologic examinations - Biomechanical and gait evaluations - Diabetic foot risk assessmentsDiagnose and manage conditions such as: - Diabetic foot ulcers and peripheral neuropathy - Ingrown toenails and fungal infections - Plantar fasciitis and tendinopathies - Bunions and hammertoes - Gout and inflammatory arthritis - Sprains, fractures, and lower-extremity cellulitisProvide comprehensive wound care, including debridement, offloading, dressing selection, and infection managementOversee negative-pressure wound therapy when appropriateOrder and interpret X-rays, laboratory studies, vascular testing, and culturesPrescribe medications and durable medical equipment within scope of practiceEducate patients on diabetic foot care, wound prevention, and appropriate footwearProcedures & Surgical SupportNail avulsions and matrixectomyCorticosteroid and local anesthetic injectionsIncision and drainage of abscessesCasting and splintingApplication of offloading devicesPreoperative assessment and optimizationPostoperative wound evaluationsSuture and staple removalMonitoring for postoperative complications Procedural responsibilities are performed according to training, privileges, and Washington State scope-of-practice regulations. Practice EnvironmentEstablished Podiatry serviceCollaborative team of Podiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Primary Care PhysiciansOpportunity to support surgical efficiency through independent management of appropriate clinical visitsMultidisciplinary coordination for complex diabetic and vascular conditionsEmphasis on preventive care, wound healing, and limb preservationParticipation in quality improvement and interdisciplinary care initiativesCompensation & BenefitsSign-on incentive up to $20,000Additional compensation and benefits details available during the recruitment processQualificationsCompletion of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) programCurrent ARNP board certificationActive Washington State RN and ARNP licenses or qualifying multistate licensureActive, unrestricted DEA registrationCurrent American Heart Association BLS certificationMinimum two years of experience in wound care, diabetes, primary care, orthopedics, or podiatry preferredWound Care Certification preferredStrong clinical assessment and procedural skillsAbility to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teamsCommitment to high-quality, patient-centered foot and ankle care Estimated pay range/amount is Negotiable.
