This position will serve as the staff podiatrist for the Zuni-Ramah Service Unit, providing comprehensive podiatric health care to individuals and their families by performing diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic podiatric services, including surgery. The population served is primarily Native American patients and non-Indian patients, as available.

Duties

Delivers comprehensive podiatric health care, educational and teaching efforts to individuals and their families. Provides assessment of the feet of persons with diabetes to identify risks, foot wear needs, and education needs. Provides or performs a variety of screening, developmental and laboratory testing (including neurologic, vascular, vibration, etc.) on feet and interprets the results. Provides diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, and surgical podiatric services to patients. Assists in the development, maintenance and management of the foot care program to include budget development, assessment requisition and inventory of supplies, equipment, shoes and educational materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period.
• If you are a male, born after December 31, 1959, and you want to be employed by the federal government, you must (subject to certain exemptions) be registered with the Selective Service System.
• Commissioned Corps Officers: The USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers who wish to apply for this vacancy announcement must submit a resume and all other required documents specified in the announcement.
• Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
• Will be subject to call back and/or standby work.
• You must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If not obtained or maintained during employment, you may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal service.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free.

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. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: You must have professional knowledge of podiatry surgery as evidenced by board certification in podiatric/foot surgery. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education You 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 You 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 medicine in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Residency You must have completed a Podiatry (Medicine and Surgery) Residency. Experience In addition to meeting the above requirements, you must meet the Additional Requirement below. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL: You must have one or more full years of professional podiatry experience in an office, clinic, or hospital, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing the following type of work and/or tasks: 1) Performing surgical repair of bone fractures, soft tissue injuries, congenital and structural deformities, and infections involving the lower extremities (foot, ankle, leg). 2) Reviewing medical and podiatric history, performing or requesting diagnostic tests and examinations as necessary to obtain information relevant to each case. 3) Diagnosing and prescribing or providing treatment of pathologic conditions of the feet, ankles, or lower extremities, including diabetic, neuropathic, or vascular conditions. 4) Educating patients and family members on illness, management and treatment of foot or lower leg disorders. 5) Developing or implementing quality review processes to evaluate and manage a foot care and treatment program. Your experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance for this Podiatrist, GS-14 position. 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 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]