Podiatry Nurse
Description:
Job Description
Position Title: Podiatry Nurse (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Omni Resource Services, Inc. – Public Health & Wellness Center
Designation: Site 31 – Non-FQHC Health Service Clinic/Center
Schedule: Flexible Contract-to-Full-Time Opportunity
Reports To: Clinical Director / Medical Director
Organizational Overview
Omni Resource Services, Inc. delivers integrated health and wellness services focused on chronic care management, behavioral health, MAT/MOUD treatment, harm reduction, outreach, and wellness education. Our goal is to improve access to quality care for vulnerable populations throughout the Louisville area, addressing both clinical needs and social determinants of health.
The Podiatry Nurse will support foot health and lower extremity care for individuals with diabetes, circulatory disorders, neuropathy, chronic wounds, and other conditions commonly seen in underserved populations.
Position Summary
The Podiatry Nurse provides direct patient care, preventive screenings, and wound management services under the supervision of a podiatrist or primary care provider. This role will integrate foot care services with chronic care, case management, and outreach programs, focusing on early detection, treatment, and prevention of complications.
The nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team including APRNs, physicians, CHWs, patient navigators, and outreach staff.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive foot assessments and screenings for patients with chronic conditions (e.g., Diabetes mellitus type 2, Peripheral artery disease, neuropathy, etc.).
Provide wound care, dressing changes, and monitoring of healing progress under standing orders or podiatrist guidance.
Educate patients on foot hygiene, nail care, pressure offloading, and preventive strategies to avoid infection or amputation.
Coordinate referrals to podiatry or specialty care when needed.
Assist in performing or preparing patients for podiatric procedures.
Document all interventions in the electronic health record for billing and quality reporting.
Collaborate with chronic care management and behavioral health teams to support whole-person care.
Participate in outreach clinics, health fairs, and patient education events focused on foot health and chronic disease prevention.
Identify high-risk patients for early intervention and follow-up.
Qualifications
Required:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kentucky.
Clinical experience in wound care, podiatry, or chronic disease management.
Knowledge of foot health protocols for diabetic and vascular patients.
Preferred:
Certified Wound Care Nurse (WCC, CWOCN, or similar).
Experience working in community/public health settings.
Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid podiatry billing requirements.
Bilingual abilities or cultural competency.
Contractor Pay Range
Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
LPN: $35.00 – $40.00/hr
RN / Wound Care Certified: $40.00 – $45.00/hr
Competitive based on experience, certifications, and procedure volume.
Opportunity for productivity incentives tied to billable encounters.
Why This Role Matters
The Podiatry Nurse plays a critical role in preventing complications, reducing hospitalizations, and improving quality of life for patients with chronic conditions. This position:
Expands Medicare and Medicaid reimbursable services within Omni’s care model.
Strengthens chronic disease management programs through early intervention.
Reduces limb loss and hospital readmissions in high-risk populations.
Integrates podiatry services with behavioral health, MAT/MOUD, and outreach programs.
Supports Omni’s commitment to whole-person, community-centered care.Company Description
As professionals in this industry understand, these contracts can be negotiated as the practitioner states their availability. This is an integrated healthcare facility that comprises several collaborative aspects of care, leading to upward mobility and an increase in revenue. Compassion is a must; acceptance and understanding is key to developing effective interventions within this demographic population.