• 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.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.