Description

Associate Podiatrist - Partnership & Ownership Track
Achilles Foot and Ankle Center
Richmond & Mechanicsville, Virginia

Pay: $160,000-$210,000 per year + uncapped production bonus

About the Opportunity
Achilles Foot and Ankle Center is seeking a motivated, patient-focused Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) to join our established and growing practice in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area.

This is a full-time, primarily office-based podiatry position designed for a physician who wants more than a traditional associate job.

For the right physician, we offer a long-term career opportunity that combines a competitive guaranteed salary, uncapped production incentives, clinical autonomy, an established patient base, and a defined pathway toward partnership and ownership of the practice.

We welcome applications from both experienced podiatrists and graduating residents.

What Makes This Opportunity Different
Our goal is to recruit a physician who can ultimately become an important part of the future of Achilles Foot and Ankle Center.

The position offers:

$160,000-$210,000 guaranteed base salary
Uncapped production-based bonus
Defined pathway toward partnership and practice ownership
Opportunity to purchase up to 30% ownership of the practice over 15 years
Established patient volume
Two established Richmond-area clinical locations
Primarily office-based practice
Clinical autonomy
Dedicated medical assistant and clinical support
Administrative, scheduling, billing, and operational support
Predictable Monday-Friday schedule
No hospital call requirement associated with this position
Opportunity to build a long-term patient base and career within an established practice
Ownership opportunities are subject to continued employment, performance, mutual fit, fair-market-value purchase requirements, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Compensation
Base Salary: $160,000-$210,000 per year

Starting salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and clinical background.

In addition to guaranteed base compensation, the physician will be eligible for an uncapped tiered production bonusafter reaching an annual production threshold equal to 1.5 times earned base salary.

The incentive structure rewards increasing levels of productivity, with bonus percentages increasing for higher levels of eligible collections.

For example, using a $180,000 base salary, total annual physician compensation could reach approximately:

$262,000 at $800,000 in eligible collections
$302,000 at $1,000,000 in eligible collections
$352,000 at $1,200,000 in eligible collections
$427,000 at $1,500,000 in eligible collections
There is no stated maximum production bonus.

Complete production thresholds, eligible collections, calculation methodology, and bonus terms are defined in the employment agreement.

Partnership & Ownership Track
We believe physicians who help build a successful practice should have an opportunity to participate in its long-term value.

The successful associate will have a defined pathway toward purchasing an ownership interest in Achilles Foot and Ankle Center.

After an initial qualification period, the physician may become eligible to purchase incremental ownership interests at fair market value, ultimately reaching up to 30% practice ownership over a 15-year pathway.

Ownership eligibility is based on factors including continued employment, professional performance, compliance, licensure, good standing, mutual fit, and applicable legal requirements.

This opportunity is intended for a physician interested in building a lasting career and potentially transitioning from:

Associate -> Partner -> Practice Owner

Clinical Practice
The position is primarily focused on comprehensive office-based podiatric medicine.

Our physicians evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, including:

Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Achilles tendinopathy
Posterior and anterior tibial tendon disorders
Peroneal tendon disorders
Sports medicine injuries
Ankle and foot arthritis
Peripheral neuropathy
Diabetic foot conditions
Wound care
Ingrown toenails
Fungal and dystrophic nail conditions
Dermatologic conditions of the foot and ankle
Plantar warts and benign skin lesions
Gout
In-office injections
Minor office-based procedures
Preventive and at-risk foot care
The position is ideal for a podiatrist who enjoys comprehensive outpatient care, developing long-term patient relationships, and maintaining an efficient and diverse clinical schedule.

This is not primarily a surgical position.

Schedule
Our practice provides a structured clinical schedule designed to offer physicians predictable working hours.

Monday-Thursday: Full clinical days
Friday: Half-day schedule

Clinical sessions are organized into dedicated morning and afternoon schedules with a scheduled lunch period.

The physician will practice at our two Richmond-area locations:

Richmond / West End
Mechanicsville

Benefits
Our benefits package includes:

401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Malpractice insurance
Dedicated medical assistant support
Clinical support staff
Administrative and scheduling support
Billing and revenue-cycle support
Established patient volume
Partnership and practice-ownership pathway
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Qualifications
Applicants must have:

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited school of podiatric medicine
Completion of an accredited podiatric residency program
Active Virginia podiatric medical license or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
Commitment to ethical, evidence-based patient care
Ability to work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and administrative staff
Interest in contributing to the continued growth of the practice
New residency graduates and experienced podiatrists are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for more than someone seeking their next associate position.

The ideal candidate wants to build something long term.

We are particularly interested in a physician who is:

Clinically confident
Patient-focused
Personable and professional
Dependable
Efficient while maintaining high standards of care
Comfortable treating a broad range of office-based podiatric conditions
Interested in developing a loyal patient base
Motivated by professional and financial growth
Team-oriented
Interested in eventually becoming a partner and owner
Willing to contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice
Entrepreneurial physicians who want the advantages of an established practice while retaining the opportunity to participate in future ownership are especially encouraged to apply.

About Achilles Foot and Ankle Center
Achilles Foot and Ankle Center is an established podiatric practice serving patients throughout the greater Richmond area.

Our practice provides comprehensive foot and ankle care through our Richmond/West End and Mechanicsville locations.

Physicians benefit from an established clinical infrastructure, existing patient volume, experienced support staff, revenue-cycle support, scheduling resources, and administrative systems that allow providers to concentrate on patient care and practice growth.

For a physician interested in eventually becoming an owner rather than remaining an employee throughout their career, this position offers a genuine long-term opportunity.

Why Richmond, Virginia?
Richmond offers an excellent combination of professional opportunity, quality of life, accessibility, and affordability compared with many larger East Coast metropolitan areas.

The region offers:

Easy access to Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, and the Blue Ridge Mountains
Richmond International Airport
Extensive outdoor recreation along the James River
Hiking, cycling, kayaking, and year-round outdoor activities
Diverse restaurants, breweries, museums, and cultural attractions
Established suburban communities throughout the Richmond metropolitan area
Public and private school options
A large and growing healthcare community
A diverse regional patient population
Richmond provides many of the amenities of a larger metropolitan area while maintaining a manageable commute and quality of life.

Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a résumé or curriculum vitae for confidential consideration.

We welcome applications from experienced podiatrists as well as graduating residents who are eligible for Virginia licensure.

We are looking for a start date of January 2027 or sooner.

If you are looking for more than your next associate position - and want the opportunity to build a patient base, increase your earnings through productivity, and ultimately become an owner of an established practice - we would like to hear from you.

Join Achilles Foot and Ankle Center and build more than a job. Build a practice, a career, and an ownership stake in your future.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000-$210,000 per year + uncapped production bonus
Work Location: In person - Richmond/West End and Mechanicsville, Virginia