Podiatrist - Surgery Rearfoot/Ankle

Podiatrist

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Podiatrist is responsible for seeing patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include screening outpatients and providing ongoing care, ordering diagnostic tests and consultations, writing discharge orders, providing education and counseling to patients and families, performing surgical procedures, and following podiatry inpatients. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs clinical duties involving the treatment of foot conditions, including corns, calluses, hammer toes, and diabetic foot conditions.
• Provides toenail care for patients with diabetes or peripheral vascular disease.
• Performs surgical procedures for correction of nail and foot problems.
• Responds to patient telephone calls, informs patients of test results, and renews medication prescriptions.
• Enters accurate, complete, and timely progress notes for each episode of care into the patient's Electronic Health Care Record.
• Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent.
• Gives telephone or e-mail advice to other providers.
• Completes administrative duties as needed.
• Adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• Expected to participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Surgical Care ICC.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs