A limited number of job openings for podiatrists is expected because the occupation is small and most podiatrists remain in the occupation until they retire. Most podiatrists are solo practitioners, although more are entering partnerships and multi-specialty group practices.
Podiatrists enjoy very high earnings.
As the Nation becomes more active across all age groups, the need for foot care will become increasingly important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The human foot is a complex structure. The 52 bones in your feet make up about one fourth of all the bones in your body. To treat these problems, podiatrists prescribe drugs, order physical therapy, set fractures, and perform surgery. They also fit corrective inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strappings to correct deformities, and design custom-made shoes.