The VA North Texas Health Care System is currently seeking a Podiatrist (Deputy Associate Chief of Staff/Education Services). The Podiatrist will serve as a Senior Program Manager and facility-based learning leader for nursing and associated health training programs within the Education & Learning Resources Service.

Duties

The Deputy ACOS/E provides leadership and collaboration in developing and deploying educational and training programs, resources, and services to execute the organizations clinical training approaches through planning, organizing, monitoring, and adjusting activities associated with accredited associated health trainees' VA experience. VANTHCS has 84 associated health trainees allocated across 9 associated health disciplines for which the incumbent has oversight. Duties include but are not limited to the following: At the local level (including parent and outpatient facilities), the Deputy ACOS/E ensures nursing and associated health trainees are properly appointed, evaluated, trained, and appropriately supervised. The Deputy ACOS/E is familiar with relevant education Directives/Handbooks (1400 series and other Human Resources policy), participates in national and VISN education calls, and attends OAA sponsored educational conferences and trainings. In conjunction with other local leaders, the Deputy ACOS/E oversees relationships with a wide variety of graduate and professional schools and participates in relevant training-oriented committees for nursing and associated health affiliates. VANTHCS has over #250 academic affiliations at any given time. The Deputy ACOS/E participates in local management of associated health trainee funding, including administration of trainee stipends, affiliation agreements, and program letters of agreement. The Deputy ACOS/E is expected to update these documents according to OAA Directives/Handbooks. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. Residency Training. Podiatrist must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: Approved residencies are:(1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. Licensure or Registration. Applicants must possess a current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Medical Specialty Experience providing developing and deploying educational and training programs, resources, and services. Experience with processes and documentation associated with appointing nursing and associated health trainees. Experience with the management of associated health trainee funding. Experience with establishing and executing affiliation agreements, MOUs, and program letters of agreement (PLAs). Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-4 Podiatrist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; Walking (4-6hours); Standing (4-6hours); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

• (1) Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine and surgery, approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association in the year in which the degree was granted.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]