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.
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
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $200000 – $300000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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