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Podiatrist – Surgery

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job as a podiatrist (foot and ankle doctor) in the Surgical Service at the Reno VA Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. It is part of the Veterans Health Administration and is an open continuous announcement, so applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The job is on-site only, with no telework.

1 vacancy (may be used to fill additional vacancies)

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement with cut-off dates every 2 weeks, starting November 3, 2026, and later applications are considered as openings arise. The page lists both January 4, 2027 and 12/28/2026 as end dates, so check the announcement for the latest deadline.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public and to current employees of the VA. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S., though non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient podiatric care within approved clinical privileges
  • Evaluate and treat podiatric surgical emergencies in several hospital areas
  • Perform general podiatric surgery procedures within the specialty
  • Document patient care in electronic health records
  • Take part in teaching students, residents and staff at the medical center

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Preferred: 5 years of podiatry experience. The announcement does not list a grade level for experience.

With education: A doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degree, or equivalent, from a school approved by the VA Secretary, plus completed or current residency training in an accredited core specialty program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full and unrestricted license to practice podiatry in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (currently held or to be held)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Copy of your license and professional certification
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference, with proof
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, CV and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. Veterans get preference when qualifications are about equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Use a long-form resume or CV that clearly shows your podiatry experience, dates and details, since the questionnaire is checked against it.
  • Have your DPM degree, residency records, and license ready to send, as they are needed to qualify.
  • If you are a veteran, claim preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 and any SF-15 with proof.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The supervisor will set the schedule.

Conditions of employment:

  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Random drug testing after appointment
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Background and security investigation
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • Possible probationary period
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Lifting 15-44 pounds, walking or standing 3-5 hours, and kneeling
  • Must have depth perception and basic color vision

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$220,000 – $300,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Reno, Nevada
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Podiatrist (0668)
Announcement
CBSW-13105243-27-TTM

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