Job 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
  careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2230
• 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 of Podiatric Medicine ."

**Applicants enrolled in an accredited residency program may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they demonstrate successful completion of a residency program accredited by the " Council on Podiatric Medical Education. "

***For some positions, possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice is a special condition that is required in addition to the standard minimum

qualifications

associated with this job classification.

Conditions of Employment
All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and must meet the following criteria within two (2) weeks prior to the start work date to avoid delay of the appointment to the position and/or cancellation of an employment offer:

• Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and/or other federal health care programs;
• Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI);
• Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing; AND
• Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status.

Important Note:  Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum

qualifications

. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Desirable

Qualifications

• Lived and/or work experience with Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) populations
• Ambulatory care experience in an urban environment serving diverse, low-income populations experiencing complex medical and psychosocial challenges
• Understanding of how systemic racism, white supremacy, and other forms of bias affect patient engagement, retention, and health outcomes
• Sensitivity to and experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary team-based care and one or more of the following: trauma-informed care, health care for the homeless, harm reduction, or chronic care management models
• Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish
• Ability to work with staff from diverse social and economic backgrounds with respect, understanding, and teamwork -- including and especially staff from non-clinical disciplines
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks concurrently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to reducing health disparities and actively contributing to our goal to become an anti-racist organization

Additional Information

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at  careers.sf.gov .

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this  link .

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Additional information

regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org 628-271-6704.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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