Podiatrist
Company
Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service
Location
Zuni, New Mexico Zuni, New Mexico
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
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.
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Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- 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
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.
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.
Additional information
This announcement will close on 09/30/2024 OR when the position is filled. Referral certificates of qualified candidates may be issued every four weeks, as needed, beginning four weeks after 12/12/2023.
Please note that this announcement may be closed when filled or canceled without warning.
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Relocation Expenses are authorized and will be paid. You will be required to sign a one year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may result in repayment of relocation expenses.
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:
For IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
Date Posted
09/28/2024
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