Podiatrist

Veterans Health Administration

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a qualified podiatrist for outpatient, urgent care, inpatient and telehealth duties. Responsibilities include diagnosis and management of podiatric disorders, operating room procedures, and teaching residents and students. Work schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with potential shifts as needed.

Salary range $200,000–$400,000 per year. Open continuous announcement; applications accepted on an ongoing basis and referred biweekly until filled.

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Federal employment.
Eligibility for federal employment per VA rules.

Responsibilities

Providing podiatric services in outpatient, urgent care, inpatient and telehealth settings, including diagnosis and management of podiatric disorders.
Performing podiatric procedures in operating room and office settings.
Teaching residents and medical students; ensuring accurate medical record documentation.

Skills

Podiatry care

Clinical teaching

Telehealth

Education

Education recognized by US Dept of Education

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2026. Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Applications will only be accepted from North Florida/South Georgia VA Facility employees only.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing podiatric services in outpatient, urgent care, inpatient, and telehealth settings, including the diagnosis/treatment/management of podiatric medical and surgical disorders and conditions. Performing podiatric procedures in the operating room and office setting. Performing clinical review, triage, and management of podiatric consults.

Actively involved in the teaching of trainees including residents, medical students, and others, when appropriate. Ensuring accurate and timely medical record documentation. Participating in committees, peer review process, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Specialty Service, the Medical Director of Specialty Medicine/Surgery, or other designee.

Biomedical Evaluation of the Lower Extremities to assist in the management of Pathology by controlling the contribution of abnormal gait and foot functions to the patients' symptomology. Identifying/treating of "static" foot problems (e.g.

heel pain, flatfoot deformity, hammer toes), by performance of bio mechanical evaluation of the lower extremities and utilization of highly specific devices which place the foot or digits in a more functional position and redistribute weight bearing to reduce or eliminate discomfort, ulceration. Neuropathic or Vascular Ulcerations. Osteoarthritis of the bunion joint.

Development and use of devices which disperse or remove weight bearing from certain parts of the foot which are ulcerated or painful together with necessary local care of local pathology. Local care of corns, calluses, and pedal ulceration.

Local care of deformed, painful and/or infected nails which may result in significant extension of infection, ulceration, disability, or gangrene; particularly in patients predisposed to infection or its extension by systemic disease (diabetes mellitus). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)

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.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $200000 – $400000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.