Podiatrist - Surgery Rearfoot/Ankle

Summary

The VA Fargo Health Care System is seeking a Podiatrist - Surgery Rearfoot/Ankle to care for Veterans within the Surgical Care Service Line in Fargo - ND. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 2 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 5 - 2026 - with weekly cut-off dates every Monday. Applications received after each cut-off date will be reviewed at regular intervals until the position is filled.

Duties

• 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• 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