Podiatrist (General)
What you'd do
The VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Veterans Intergrated Service Network 5, Health Service Area 3. We're an innovative care center within HSA 5.3 (formally VISN 22) and includes medical centers and clinics in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. At the VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System, we're dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and their families every day.
Major duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Podiatrist for the Surgical Care Department. Podiatrists treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot and ankle deformities, and arch problems. They also treat foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. Some podiatrists spend most of their time performing surgery, such as foot and ankle reconstruction. Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Assessing the condition of a patient's feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing the patient's medical history, listening to his or her concerns, and performing a physical examination. Diagnosing foot, ankle, and lower leg problems through physical exams, x rays, medical laboratory tests, and other methods. Providing treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve a patient's mobility. Performing foot and ankle surgeries, such as removing bone spurs, fracture repairs, and correcting other foot and ankle deformities. Advising and instructing patients on foot and ankle care, and on general wellness techniques. Prescribing medications. Coordinating patient care with other physicians. Referring patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes or vascular disease. Conducting research, reading journals, and attending conferences to keep up with advances in podiatric medicine and surgery. Additional duties can be discussed with the hiring manager. Work Schedule: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM-4:30PM
What you need to qualify
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 United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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