Podiatry Surgeon — OR, Rounds & Patient Education

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

The Podiatry Section staff surgeon at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports to the Chief of Podiatry - Surgical Services and routinely performs outpatient and inpatient podiatric examinations, determines diagnosis, and initiates treatments based on podiatric education and standards of care.

Duties include diagnosing and treating disorders, performing a wide variety of podiatric surgical procedures, supervising students and residents, participating in quality initiatives, and handling

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats medical and surgical disorders using the most appropriate techniques in providing quality care.
• Conducts initial evaluation and overall workup - history and physicals - and admission of podiatric patients as needed.
• Clinical duties include Operating Room experience with a wide variety of standard podiatric surgical procedures, in-patient rounds, ER and outpatient clinics.
• The staff podiatrist will be able to perform a wide variety of podiatric surgical procedures.
• Supervises students and residents who rotate through the podiatry service.
• Participates in all surgical quality/performance improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Participates in podiatry night call and perform emergency podiatric surgical procedures.
• Provides patients with education concerning their disease state and treatment regimen.
• Assess Veterans' risks and benefits associated with surgical procedures and will provide informed consent.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Telework: Not authorized; Virtual: Not authorized.

Job description

The Podiatry Section staff surgeon at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports to the Chief of Podiatry - Surgical Services and routinely performs outpatient and inpatient podiatric examinations, determines diagnosis, and initiates treatments based on podiatric education and standards of care.

Duties include diagnosing and treating disorders, performing a wide variety of podiatric surgical procedures, supervising students and residents, participating in quality initiatives, and handling