Job Summary

The Podiatrist (Surgery Forefoot) delivers comprehensive foot and ankle care to Veterans as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, emphasizing prevention and wellness while providing cost-effective, high-quality services that ensure strong access and patient satisfaction.

Job Description

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Podiatrist Basic Requirements Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Training and experience in podiatric surgery, including complex foot and ankle procedure. Board certification in podiatric surgery and a robust history of performing a wide range of surgical interventions Experience providing care tailored to the unique needs of the Veteran population; includes sensitivity to the physical and psychological challenges that Veterans face, such as service-related injuries, comorbid conditions, and mental health issues like PTSD. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Functional Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds) Reaching above shoulder Walking and standing (1 hour) Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Hearing (aid may be permitted) Emotional/mental stability Both hands required Environmental Factors: Outside and inside Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working closely with others Working alone Protracted or irregular hours of work