Podiatrist (General)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Assess, consult, and treat patients with podiatric disorders requiring podiatry opinion or intervention in outpatient settings Diagnose, manage, and follow up patients in both primary and specialty settings as appropriate Provide recommendations to primary care or other specialty services regarding management and follow-up of the patient Interpret radiological testing and other specialty imaging to establish diagnosis and assist in management of the patient's condition Assess individual patients for appropriateness of podiatric intervention/procedure by evaluating the risks and benefits related to the patient's condition Actively participate in the Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere (PAVE) program Provide consultative support to primary care regarding screening of at‑risk populations and addressing the clinical needs of high‑risk patients Perform podiatric surgical intervention within the scope of podiatric privileges at the Aleda E Coordinate with Lutz VAMC and Ambulatory Surgery Complexity Matrix Act as consultant for patients referred for podiatric opinion or intervention and consult on those conditions in the CLC setting Manage podiatric surgical patients in conjunction with primary care - medicine - or surgery as appropriate Facilitate transfer to a tertiary facility if necessary Possible occasional travel to Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) as needed; Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm Telework: Not available, Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP authorized; Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr