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Podiatrist

Company: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Location: US - North Carolina - Fort Liberty

Category:

Posted: July 17, 2024

Summary

About the Position As a board certified, credentialed, licensed and privileged independent practitioner incumbent, directs the Podiatrist Residency Program for Womack Army Medical Center and serves as a health care provider.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Podiatry clinic/operating room responsibilities from 0800-1600 Mon-Fri with emergency room on call duties approximately four to six nights per month.

This job is open to

The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

Duties

Perform examinations, diagnostic procedures and treats of prescribes courses of treatment for patients suffering from diseases, injuries, or disorders of the foot and ankle.
Perform complex surgeries that involve the midfoot, the ankle, requires lengthy surgical time, and various surgical instrumentation, both internal and external fixation devices and/or bone grafting.
Provide hands-on instructions and lectures to Physician Assistants, Podiatry Students, Family Practice, Orthopedic and Podiatry Residents who rotate through the Podiatry Clinic.
Exercise privileges to write and prescribe appropriate medications including analgesics and narcotics, rehabilitative exercises, footwear, orthoses, and prostheses.
Serve as Director of Podiatric Medical Education, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Podiatric Residency at Womack Army Medical Center.
Provide non-operative and operative podiatric care involving forefoot evaluation and surgery.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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.
This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable result from a criminal history background check as a condition of employment.
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.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e. g. , ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.

QualificationsWho May Apply:
US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized 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.

License/Certification:
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See:
Transcripts and Licenses.

Degree:
Successful completion of at least a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association's Council on Podiatric Medical Evaluation (APMA) at the time the degree was obtained.

ANDLicensure:
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.

ANDExperience required:
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in the job. Specialized experience is defined as:
diagnosing and treating foot and ankle disorders, performing various surgeries on the foot and ankle, and/or providing oversight, teaching, or training in the field of 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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U. S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

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Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U. S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
License/Certification:
This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or.

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