Podiatrists held about 12,000 jobs in 2006. About 24 percent of podiatrists
were self-employed. Most podiatrists were solo practitioners, although more
are entering group practices with other podiatrists or other health
practitioners. Solo practitioners primarily were unincorporated
self-employed workers, although some also were incorporated wage and salary
workers in offices of other health practitioners. Other podiatrists were
employed by hospitals, long-term care facilities, the Federal Government,
and municipal health departments.
Source: Bureau of Labor
Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook, 2008-09 Edition