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Podiatrist (General)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 29 days ago
About the Role
Podiatric surgeons are medical specialists dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions and injuries related to the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. As experts in their field, they possess extensive knowledge of both surgical and non-surgical treatments to aid patients in achieving optimal mobility and quality of life.
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →Seeking a board certified or board eligible Podiatrist to treat outpatients.
- →The podiatrist will examine, diagnose, and medically treat disorders, diseases, deformities or injuries of the foot and ankle.
- →The incumbent will provide care of diabetic patients' feet as directed by VA policy.
- →This includes comprehensive care of Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and other systemic conditions involving the foot, and will be experienced in handling complex podiatrist problems through medical, biomechanical, and other treatment measures.
- →The podiatrist will provide wound care for local, uncomplicated wounds and have the skills and insight to recognize and refer those rare and difficult cases which are beyond the ability of the facility to support.
- →Podiatrist will provide pre-operative evaluations to include but not limited to providing risks, benefits, alternative treatments and obtaining informed consent.
- →Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized if approved by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- ✓Open to U.S.
- ✓Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 35a9cbe7-c119-4d7f-a2d4-3a46425d7967
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