Podiatrist (Surgery Rearfoot/Ankle)

Podiatrist

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until September 18th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 27th, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The podiatrist is a specialty professional in the care of podiatry. The podiatrist will evaluate and treat patients for any disease which need surgical/podiatry diagnosis and/or treatment to achieve palliation or cure. The podiatrist will have assigned OR time and clinic time. Surgical department strives to maintain a safe working environment, in which we identify and address issues and concerns as they relate to safety and well-being within the podiatry section.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative duties designated by the chief of surgery.
• Duties involving preventative medicine, emergency preparedness, Joint Commission, and other internal and external health systems requirements deemed by the chief of surgery.
• Supervision and training of surgical residents, other trainees, and physician extenders.
• Provide fair and equitable on-call services during daytime, after-hours, weekends, and holidays based on a mutually agreed upon and pre-determined schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate to internal and external customers, maintain the confidentiality of patient/employee information, and to function/work in a safe manner, as well as demonstrating an on-going commitment to and understanding of the medical center's performance improvement program.
• Other duties including but not limited to providing after hour call coverage, committee assignment, quality improvement, and research.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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