This Position is located in the Outpatient department of the Rosebud Service Unit and may provide coverage throughout the Rosebud Service Unit. The Podiatry department provides diagnosis, treatment and minor podiatric surgical procedures (not requiring an operating room).

Duties

Provides comprehensive podiatry and wound care services to patients in the outpatient and inpatient departments. Reviews and interprets results of laboratory and other diagnostic tests. Directs, prescribes or provides therapeutic treatment using various podiatric techniques for various foot problems and conditions. Monitors progress, makes therapeutic treatment modifications/adjustments and provide follow-ups as necessary. Performs specialized procedures in outpatient treatment room.

Requirements

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. OPM Link: Podiatry Series 0668 (opm.gov) Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements 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(external link) (APMA) at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure Applicants must have passed the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (external link) (NBPME) or the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination(external link) (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. Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for GS-11 grade level. 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. Additional Requirements for the GS-14 and above Grade Levels In addition to the Basic Requirements for the GS-13 (or equivalent) level, applicants must complete one full year of professional podiatry experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized Experience: Perform surgical repair of bone fractures, soft tissue injuries, congenital and structural deformities, and infections involving the foot, ankle and leg. Review past medical history, request or perform diagnostic test and examinations as necessary to obtain information relevant to each case. Diagnose, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, arranges for specialized care or hospitalization. Educates patients on illness and treatment and any follow-up. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) 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).

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

Contacts

• Address Rosebud Service Unit PO Box 400 400 Soldier Creek Road Rosebud, SD 57570 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]