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Section Chief Podiatrist (Surg Adv Rft/Ank)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Section Chief Podiatrist job, a supervisory role in podiatry at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job leads the podiatry section and includes surgery, patient care, and on-call duty. It is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

Telework eligible1 vacancy in Birmingham, AL; the announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

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.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Perform podiatric surgery, including bunionectomy, flatfoot repair, and limb salvage.
  • Supervise Podiatry Section staff and manage daily section operations.
  • Evaluate patients in clinic, emergency room, ICU, operating room, and inpatient settings.
  • Assess patients' risk of limb loss and work to prevent amputation.
  • Prescribe prosthetic aids and devices for foot deformities or missing foot parts.
  • Take on-call duty according to the call schedule.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: As a Section Chief or line manager, you must show outstanding professional ability in medicine or a medical specialty. You must also show you can guide the development of programs in your area. Preferred: 3 to 5 years of administrative leadership experience and strong experience working across disciplines with internal and external partners.

With education: You need a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or equivalent degree from an approved podiatric medical school. You also need completed or current residency training, or its equivalent, in an accredited program that leads to board certification eligibility.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full and unrestricted license to practice podiatry in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (you may obtain it before appointment)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • License or professional certification, if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified. Errors, omissions, or missing required documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply here, so send a long-form resume or CV that lists dates, hours per week, and specific duties.
  • If you plan to use the EDRP, remember the application is due within four months of appointment.
  • The overview says telework is not available, but the duties section says ad hoc telework is authorized. Confirm with the agency contact.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. On-call duty according to the call schedule.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program: student loan repayment of up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no employment
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved medical or religious exemption
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Online onboarding; ID must be REAL ID compliant
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Must be able to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Cannot be hired until all education or licensure requirements are met

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
$145,000 – $335,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Podiatrist (0668)
Announcement
CBTB-13099191-27-TR

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