Associate Podiatrist​/Foot & Ankle Surgeon – Established Private Practice Chicago Northwest Su

Foot & Ankle Specialists of Illinois is excited to welcome a motivated, well-trained, well-rounded, and personable Associate Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgeon to our modern, established, physician-led private practice in Algonquin, Illinois, approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago.

We are especially interested in a physician who has already developed a strong clinical foundation and is ready to join an established private practice where they can build something lasting. This opportunity is ideally suited for a surgically trained DPM with two or more years of post-residency clinical experience who is looking for a true long-term practice opportunity - not simply a short-term first job.

The right associate will have the opportunity to build a meaningful surgical and full-scope podiatry practice with clinical autonomy, strong operational support, direct access to ownership, mentorship, and long-term professional and income growth. Strong recent graduates may be considered if they demonstrate maturity, clinical confidence, coachability, and clear alignment with private practice growth.

• Real long-term partnership potential within an established, physician-led private practice

• Physician-led private practice environment with clinical autonomy and direct access to ownership

• Modern, established practice with a strong patient base and consistent demand for foot and ankle care

• Opportunity to build a meaningful full-scope practice, including surgical volume, within an independent private practice setting

• Clear opportunity to grow professionally, clinically, and financially within the practice

• One primary clinical location with no multi-site complexity

• Supportive clinical team, streamlined operations, and mentorship for the right associate

• Efficient workflows using Modernizing Medicine

• Full-scope podiatry, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, diabetic foot care, DME, orthotics, routine foot care, and general foot and ankle care

• Opportunity to grow surgical case volume as the practice continues to expand

• Access to an established patient base with room to build additional referral relationships

• Opportunity to treat patients across all age groups and a wide range of foot and ankle conditions

• Evidence-based approach using conservative and/or surgical treatment when medically appropriate

• Autonomy to develop subspecialty interests over time

• Ideally has two or more years of post-residency clinical experience and is ready to grow within a long-term private practice opportunity

• Surgically trained, with rearfoot and ankle training preferred

• Well-rounded clinically and appreciative of all aspects of podiatric care

• Comfortable with surgical, medical, wound care, diabetic foot care, sports medicine, DME, orthotics, nail/skin/dermatologic conditions, and routine podiatric care

• Coachable, confident, professional, and team-oriented

• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills

• Strong communication skills with patients, staff, referring providers, and leadership

• Committed to patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and long-term practice growth

• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine from an accredited school of podiatry

• Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program

• Current active license as a Podiatrist in the State of Illinois, or ability to obtain Illinois licensure promptly

• Two or more years of post-residency clinical experience strongly preferred

• Strong recent graduates may be considered if they demonstrate maturity, clinical confidence, coachability, and clear long-term alignment with private practice growth

• Competitive physician compensation package with anticipated base salary range of $150,000-$175,000
  , depending on experience, training, and fit

• Lucrative, uncapped collections-based incentive model for a productive associate

• Tiered bonus structure tied to productivity, growth, practice contribution, and surgical volume

• Compensation structure designed to provide income stability while rewarding long-term practice growth and high performance

• Long-term partnership potential for the right candidate based on fit, performance, leadership, and alignment with the practice's vision

• Health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k)

• Paid time off and holidays

• Supportive onboarding and operational support

Algonquin, Illinois - Chicago Northwest Suburbs

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