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Section Chief Podiatrist (Surg Adv Rft/Ank)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Birmingham, Alabama 💰 $145000 – $335000/yr

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Job Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The incumbent will perform the below duties, and any that may be additionally assigned: Clinical Duties: Responsible for performing operations that require a Podiatric surgeon. Operations include, but are not limited to, lesser digital deformity repair, bunionectomy, flatfoot and cavus foot repair, amputation and limb salvage and reconstructive rearfoot ankle surgery, and forefoot surgery.

Section Chief and all associated duties includ but are not limited to supervision of personnel in the Section, procedure and processes, and overall management of the Section. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the podiatric care of patients. Responsible for the evaluation of patients in multiple settings which may include the Podiatry clinic, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating room, and other inpatient services.

Responsible for providing on call in accordance with the call schedule. Responsible for applying safety, environmental, and infection control policies, procedures, and practices.

Responsible for the delivery of podiatric health care in the promotion of health education, with the objective being to stimulate public interest in early detection and care for the identification of common foot problems and complications of systemic diseases and to prevent deformity, disability and complications.

Assess all patients for their degree of risk to limb loss and maintain an interdisciplinary approach to amputation prevention to reduce the incidents of amputation and other lower extremity complications resulting from diabetic foot ulcers and peripheral vascular disease.

Assess need for and prescribe the appropriate prosthetic aids and devices including aids, appliances or parts which are required to replace, support or substitute for a deformed, weakened or missing anatomical portion of the foot. Closely interacts with Prosthetics, along with other interdisciplinary health care professionals, to provide care and treatment to amputee veterans, veterans at risk for amputation, and veterans with foot deformities.

Administrative Duties: Responsible for the daily running of the Podiatry Section in the inpatient, OR, and outpatient setting. Responsible for maintaining clinical efficiency in the outpatient setting and working to keep clinic and surgical wait times low. PAVE Coordinator Administrative leadership and representation of the Section. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm Telework: Ad hoc is authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

PCS: Not authorized Recruitment/relocation incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact information for the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance will be provided.

Requirements & Education

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/.

Contact

VISN7RecruitmentT38Physicians@va.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $145000 – $335000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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