Podiatrist-ESEP/MP

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialty and full range of diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic podiatric services including surgery to patients with diabetes and to provide podiatric consultative service within the Gallup Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Provides comprehensive assessment of the lower extremity from distal to the knee; evaluate and treat people with diabetes to identify individuals at high risk for lower extremity amputations; provides both neurological testing on feet. Assesses footwear needs in diabetics, and clients with non-diabetes related foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, pes cavus/arthritis, other congenital or traumatic foot deformities, and gait abnormalities. Prevent lower limb amputations and actively participate in limb preservation by aggressively treating lower extremity infections, both surgically and medically. Performs major and minor surgeries on out-patients and in-patients and manage their care and plan of treatment for all Podiatric related issues. Assists in selection and scheduling patients for Foot Care Clinics; and investigates implementation of care management program for tracking and providing services to clients. Develops and implements systems to evaluate treatment and program effectiveness and implement continuous performance improvement programs and reviews for the Foot Care Program.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: Applicants must have 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. Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) or the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE). In addition, a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Experience: In addition to meeting the above education and licensure requirements, applicants must have one or more full years of experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, in the practice of podiatry in an office, clinic, or hospital. Qualifying experience may include: Diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems; Setting fractures, prescribing physical therapy or drugs, or performing surgery on feet, ankles, or legs; Treatment of Achilles tendinitis, ganglia of the feet, diabetic neuropathy, foot ulcers, gout, rheumatoid arthritis; stress fractures, or bacterial, viral, and fungal infections; and/or Other experience necessary to perform the duties of the position. Selective Placement Factor: Successful completion of a Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency: I have successfully completed a Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency (PMSR, PM&S-36, PMSR/RRA) or I am currently enrolled in a one year fellowship program for advanced training in Foot and Ankle Surgery to be completed within 3-6 months. I have performed all levels of surgical procedures in the last 18 months and can send in surgical logs upon request. NOTE: a copy of your certificate of completion or enrollment must be attached. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performing reconstructive surgery, open fracture reduction and internal fixation and surgical debridement of the foot and ankle, and skill to fabricate, modify, prescribe, fit, and evaluate lower extremity orthotic devices, casts and splints. Expertise in training of Students and Residents, NPs and PAs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders and trauma of foot ankle and lower extremity. Proficiency in developing individualized treatment plans, performing appropriate procedures, providing post operative care, educating patients on preventive foot health and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.