Podiatry Physician Assistant - Foot & Ankle Care

RowanEDC Partnership; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RowanEDC Partnership seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Podiatry Section within a VA health care setting, coordinating care across disciplines and applying advanced clinical judgment in complex cases. The PA will operate within approved privileges and policies, under supervision of the Section Chief of Podiatry.

The role emphasizes comprehensive podiatric evaluation, wound care, diabetes foot management, and coordination with surgical colleagues to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate foot and ankle conditions.
• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice and approved privileges.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, X-rays, MRI, CT, vascular studies, and other diagnostic testing.
• Perform wound assessment and wound care.
• Provide diabetic foot evaluation and management.
• Provide post-operative follow-up and coordinate care with the operating podiatrist/surgical team.
• Collaborate with podiatrists and other team members and initiate referrals/consults when indicated.

Job description

RowanEDC Partnership seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Podiatry Section within a VA health care setting, coordinating care across disciplines and applying advanced clinical judgment in complex cases. The PA will operate within approved privileges and policies, under supervision of the Section Chief of Podiatry.

The role emphasizes comprehensive podiatric evaluation, wound care, diabetes foot management, and coordination with surgical colleagues to ensure high-quality patient care.