Podiatrist (Surgery-Fore/Rearfoot & Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)-GP-0668-13

Overview

About the Position: This position is located at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Hood is a United States Army post located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. The post is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 mi from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. The post is the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others.

Its origin was the need for wide-open space to test and train with World War II tank destroyers. The War Department announced the location in January 1942, and the initial completion was set for that August. As originally constructed, Fort Hood had an area of 158,706 acres, with billeting for 6,007 officers and 82,610 enlisted personnel.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/  

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Responsibilities

As a Podiatrist you will:

• Perform comprehensive lower-extremity examinations and rapidly differentiate localized podiatric conditions from manifestations of systemic disease, referring patients for appropriate medical treatment as necessary.
• Diagnose and treat non-systemic foot and ankle conditions, including sprains, fractures, benign tumors and cysts, burns, lacerations, puncture wounds, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and bunion deformities, and hyperkeratotic lesions.
• Consult with professional staff in the treatment of localized manifestations of systemic disease or conditions complicating a foot disorder and select, prescribe, and apply topical, oral, and injectable medical therapies.
• Perform assigned advanced surgeries in the operating room under local or general anesthesia where procedures may involve the forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot, ankle, and associated distal lower-extremity structures and may require extended operative time.
• Perform routine surgeries involving the digits and metatarsals requiring less than one hour of surgical time and outpatient surgical procedures, including ingrown nail procedures and foreign body removal.
• Design, fabricate, and evaluate custom orthotic/prosthetic devices; and examine, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate footwear, inspecting devices for effectiveness and adherence to patient need.
• Perform administrative functions associated with patient care coordination, coding, documentation, and local practice support.
• Provide care for foot and ankle imbalances, weaknesses, and deformities using manipulation, strapping, bracing, casting, and Physical Therapy referrals.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.Basic Requirement for Podiatrist (Surgery-Fore/Rearfoot & Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle):Degree: Successful completion of a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association's Council on Podiatric Medical Education (APMA) at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)Licensure: 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license.)andExperience: Possession of at least one full year of professional podiatry experience (equivalent to the GP-12 grade level or above) which includes diagnosing and treating foot and ankle conditions; and performing surgical procedures involving the lower extremities.orResidency Program: Successful completion of an accredited residency program in 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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

Foreign 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.