Summary Advance your podiatric career with us at the Delaware County Community Based Outpatient Clinic - where your expertise supports America's Veterans and your work is backed by strong clinical resources, collaborative teams, and a welcoming community just minutes from Philadelphia. Join us in Delco and make a meaningful impact every day. Click the Apply button and take the first STEP towards a rewarding future! Responsibilities ** Discover Delaware County, Pennsylvania - an exceptional place for those seeking both professional fulfillment and outstanding quality of life. Just minutes from Philadelphia, Delaware County (Delco) offers diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools, and easy access to world-class arts, culture, and recreation. Podiatrists serving Veterans in this region benefit from strong clinical partnerships, collaborative care teams, and the resources of the Veterans Health Administration to support high-quality, patient-centered practice. With its blend of urban convenience, historic charm, and community connection, Delaware County provides a dynamic environment where you can advance your career, make a meaningful impact, and enjoy a balanced, rewarding lifestyle. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Podiatrist position carries both clinical and administrative duties in accordance with the clinical privileges guidelines and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary location for providing podiatry services will be at the Delaware County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC); however, you may be required to travel to the West Norriton CBOC or the Coatesville VA Medical Center to provide patient care during staffing shortages or to meet patient or operational needs. You will be expected to participate in performance improvement initiatives as appropriate, including actively working with the facility Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere (PAVE) Coordinator and serving as a member of the PAVE Committee. The position requires effective collaboration with patients, co-workers, other health care professionals, and patients' families, always treating all parties with respect and dignity. You will report directly to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Primary Care. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm two days a week and 8:00 am - 12:00 pm one day a week Telework: Ad hoc telework may be available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Podiatrist Basic Requirements Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Applicants with experience in wound care Board Certified with either the American Board of Podiatric Medicine or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation. 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/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
