Mobile Podiatrist Subcontractor

Full Job Description

Independent Contractor Agreement:

Mobile Podiatry SubcontractorPosition Type: 1099-NEC Independent SubcontractorCompensation: Percentage of Net Collections

About Us

Multispecialty Group providing comprehensive on-site care to Skilled Nursing (SNF), Assisted Living (ALF), and Residential Care Facilities. Based in Springfield, MO, we are expanding omnidirectionally and seeking dedicated podiatric partners to enhance the quality of life for our senior residents.

Option 1: The Independent Entity Model (High Autonomy)

1. Position OverviewThe Contractor (an independent podiatric business entity) will provide mobile diagnostic and surgical/non-surgical podiatric services to residents at facilities managed by our company. As a subcontractor, the Contractor operates as a separate business and is responsible for all clinical outcomes, equipment, and professional overhead.

2. Scope of Services (The “Result”)

• Clinical Care: Contractor provides comprehensive lower extremity examinations, wound care, nail debridement, and necessary palliative or surgical interventions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Contractor ensures all patients are offered routine foot care every sixty (60) to ninety (90) days to satisfy state nursing home mandates and medical necessity.
• Documentation: Contractor is responsible for accurate clinical charting and providing the necessary ICD-10 and CPT codes for insurance billing to our Company.

3. Operational Autonomy (The “Control”)

• Methods: Contractor has absolute clinical autonomy. The Company does not supervise, direct, or control the clinical techniques or treatment plans developed by the Contractor.
• Scheduling: Contractor coordinates directly with the nursing facilities to establish their own visiting hours and service dates.
• Tools/Equipment: Contractor must provide all necessary mobile podiatry equipment (portable drills, sterilized instruments, debridement kits, etc.) and maintain said equipment at their own expense.

4. Compensation & Financial Risk (The “Collections” Model)

• Commission Rate: Contractor shall be paid [Percentage]% of Net Collections (actual funds received from insurance/private pay) for services rendered.
• Payment Cycle: Payments remitted within [Number] days of the close of each month, following receipt of funds from third-party payers.
• No Minimum Guarantee: Compensation is strictly based on successful collections. No hourly or daily minimum wage is provided.
• Expenses: Contractor is responsible for all self-employment taxes, professional liability insurance, state licensing fees, and travel costs.
• Credentialing and Billing will be through our company.
• Supplies limited : Medical Consumables (sterile bandages, topical medications, or disposable debridement kits)
• Travel and Mobile Fees: If the podiatrist is traveling between multiple facilities for you, you can pay a flat travel fee or reimburse mileage/transportation costs.

5. Qualifications & Requirements

• Entity Status: Must operate as a registered business entity (LLC, PLLC, or P.C.) with an active EIN.
• Licensure: Active MO Podiatric Medicine License and DEA registration.
• Insurance: Must maintain Malpractice Insurance ($1M/$3M) and provide a COI naming our Company as an additional insured.

Option 2: The Supported Professional Model (Turnkey Practice)Compensation & Benefits

• Productivity-Based Pay: Competitive percentage of collections based on an insurance/fee-for-service model.
• Zero Overhead: All clinical supplies, portable podiatry drills, and mobile technology are fully paid for and provided by the group.
• Lab & Orthotics: Labs and custom orthotic orders are fully supported and coordinated through the resident’s PCP/Insurance.
• Operational Support: We handle all facility scheduling, patient billing, and insurance credentialing.
• Support Staff: We provide a medical assistant/scribe if needed to assist with resident positioning and charting, allowing you to focus entirely on the patient.
• Travel Stipend: Professional travel reimbursement/stipend will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site Clinical Rounds: Perform comprehensive diabetic foot exams, wound care management, and routine palliative care (nail/callus debridement).
• Patient Advocacy: Develop personalized treatment plans for seniors, collaborating with families and facility nursing staff via the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Multispecialty Collaboration: Work alongside our on-site medical and psych teams to ensure a holistic approach to geriatric health and fall prevention.
• Digital Documentation: Maintain accurate electronic records of all treatments and screenings within our mobile EHR platform.

Qualifications

• DPM: Degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine and an active license in Missouri. (Licensure in Arkansas and/or Kansas is a plus; we will reimburse for additional licenses if travel is required).
• Geriatric Interest: A genuine passion for working with seniors and patients with complex medical histories (Diabetes, PVD, Dementia).
• Adaptability: Comfortable using portable equipment and working in varied long-term care environments.

Pay: $100,000.00 – $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person