Health Technician (Podiatry)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Podiatry Health Technician at the Phoenix VA Health Care System, Surgery Service, Podiatry Section.

The incumbent will perform specialized clinical procedures, preliminary and follow-up examinations, podiatric work-ups, and related diagnostic tests under supervision. Typical duties include preparing sterile fields, assisting during podiatry procedures, recording documentation, and providing patient education on home care and

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions; foreign education requires an equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized clinic procedures including preliminary examination and evaluation of patients.
• Conduct non-invasive procedures and document findings in outpatient records.
• Set up instruments, prepare sterile field, and assist during podiatry procedures.
• Perform podiatric work-ups, order and assist with tests, and deliver non-invasive treatments.
• Document CPRS progress notes and ensure timely encounter generation and workload capture.
• Provide patient education on home care and podiatric prevention; communicate with patients and staff professionally.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Recruiting for a Podiatry Health Technician at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) in the Surgery Service, Podiatry Section. The incumbent performs a variety of specialized clinical procedures, preliminary and follow up clinical examination and evaluation of patients, podiatric work-ups, laboratory and/or other diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Perform a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of patients. Perform a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are non-invasive. Writes history, finding, and treatments in outpatient records in the appropriate format. Set up instrument trays, finalizes preparation of sterile field, skin prep, and draping of patients.

Prepare podiatric work-up, x-rays, laboratory or other requests, as required. Performs clinical assessments and provides various forms of non-invasive treatments through delivery of direct patient care for nail fungi, nail trimming, toenail debridement, callus and corn removal, slant backs for ingrown toenails, application of topical medications, foot soaks, and basic podiatry care within scope of work and under the direct supervision of the attending podiatrist.

Performs direct patient care duties with the use of medical instrumentation such as scalpels, nail cutters, curettes, tissue nippers and other required instrumentation. Identifies significant clinical changes in patients and promptly reports findings to the assigned physician.

Applies wraps/dressings for ulcers and podiatric wound care, performs sports medicine taping for soft tissue injuries, applies foot padding for hammertoes, corns, calluses, diabetic ulcers, bunions, post-operative, and podiatric specific diseases, disorders, injuries, and preventative medicine. Provides direct patient care utilizing podiatric medical equipment in a clinical setting to perform non-invasive procedures in the Podiatry clinic.

Performs post-operative dressing application and removal and may be instructed to remove splints and/or casts and refurbishment of orthotics casing (add layers, glue, and file down). Preforms triage, vital sign measurement, and documentation upon intake. Sets up for procedures, aids during procedures: passes medical instruments, needles, medicines, and ointments.

Completes appropriate CPRS progress notes and charting of all patient care provided, ensuring appropriate workload capture and encounter generation for treatment and visits are documented timely and accurately.

Performs administrative functions as necessary for clinical operations such as: consult management, documentation and encounter completion review, clinical chart reviews, scheduling and clinic utilization review, and other administrative management functions as necessary for effective clinical operations. Provides patient education on home care and prevention of podiatric illnesses and infections.

Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, students, and volunteers in a courteous, helpful, cooperative, and compassionate manner contributing to the effective operation of both the service and the Medical Center. Identifies and reports problems which negatively impact patient treatment and/or public relations in a timely manner through appropriate supervisory channels.

Responds positively and in a timely manner to customer requests for service or information seeking to continually improve customer satisfaction. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (Podiatry)/PD10456A Physical Requirements: Work requires frequent waling, standing, stooping, lifting, bending, stretching, pushing, turning and at time carrying heavy loads. Incumbent must utilize good mechanics.

Manuel dexterity in handling instruments is required.

Requirements & 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $47500 – $61749/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.