DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide patient care and support to routine and specialized procedures for a staff of Podiatric surgeons. Major duties include, but not limited to: Performs a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of patients. Prepares podiatric work-up (show fitting, monofilament testing, etc.). Performs a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are not invasive (debriding corns and calluses, trimming nails and providing blister care). Requests, obtains and prepares aerobic cultures and pathology specimens. Provides prophylactic instruction on nail and blister care. Performs prep and variety of ankle/foot tapings in treatment for injuries. Writes history, findings and treatments in outpatient records in the appropriate format. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician-Podiatry/PD15171A Physical Requirements: Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, stretching, etc. as well as re-positioning patients. Manual dexterity in handling instruments is required.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of medical and podiatric terminology and laboratory materials; knowledge of the anatomy of the foot and ankle; knowledge of foot problems often affecting diabetic-vascular patients and those with spinal cord injuries; skill performing basic foot examination, evaluating pedal pulses and other signs of circulatory impairment; knowledge of the many specialized instruments and supplies unique to podiatry and their use to perform podiatric care; skill to reduce toenails by use of various nail clippers; skill using sharp instruments to reduce hyperkeratotic lesions of the feet; and skill collecting specimens for bacterial and fungal cultures. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have graduate education or have completed an internship in courses directly related to the work of the position (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond . To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-XX. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Lesley Hynes
• Phone: 414-712-8259
• Email: [email protected]