Podiatrist (Surgery-Fore/Rearfoot & Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Texas This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive lower-extremity examinations and rapidly differentiate localized podiatric conditions from manifestations of systemic disease, referring patients for appropriate medical treatment as necessary.
• Diagnose and treat non-systemic foot and ankle conditions, including sprains, fractures, benign tumors and cysts, burns, lacerations, puncture wounds, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and bunion deformities, and hyperkeratotic lesions.
• Consult with professional staff in the treatment of localized manifestations of systemic disease or conditions complicating a foot disorder and select, prescribe, and apply topical, oral, and injectable medical therapies.
• Perform assigned advanced surgeries in the operating room under local or general anesthesia where procedures may involve the forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot, ankle, and associated distal lower-extremity structures and may require extended operative time.
• Perform routine surgeries involving the digits and metatarsals requiring less than one hour of surgical time and outpatient surgical procedures, including ingrown nail procedures and foreign body removal.
• Design, fabricate, and evaluate custom orthotic/prosthetic devices; and examine, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate footwear, inspecting devices for effectiveness and adherence to patient need.
• Perform administrative functions associated with patient care coordination, coding, documentation, and local practice support.
• Provide care for foot and ankle imbalances, weaknesses, and deformities using manipulation, strapping, bracing, casting, and Physical Therapy referrals.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Podiatrist (Surgery-Fore/Rearfoot & Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle): Degree: Successful completion of a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association's Council on Podiatric Medical Education (APMA) at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Licensure: Successful completion of the National Board of Pediatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) or the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APLME) and a current, active and unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license.) and Experience: Possession of at least one full year of professional podiatry experience (equivalent to the GP-12 grade level or above) which includes diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions; and performing surgical procedures involving the lower extremities. or Residency Program: Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Podiatry. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.