Podiatrist - Surgery

Veterans Health Administration • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Podiatrist works in the Surgical Service Section of the Reno VA Medical Center and provides care in outpatient and inpatient settings throughout the facility. This full-time position is not eligible for telework and is not virtual; the supervisor determines the schedule. The announcement is open continuously until January 4, 2027, with an initial application cut-off of November 3, 2026, and additional cut-offs every two weeks. Qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available.

The Podiatrist provides inpatient and outpatient care within approved clinical privileges, maintains high clinical outcomes and efficient patient care, and handles a broad range of podiatric surgical procedures and emergencies. The role includes patient evaluation and treatment, timely electronic medical record documentation, collaboration with hospital departments, participation in required meetings, and education and training for students, residents, and supporting staff.

Applicants must meet VA podiatrist requirements, including an approved Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, approved residency training or its equivalent, and a full and unrestricted podiatry license. A physical examination is required before placement. The position is subject to background and security screening, pre-employment and random drug testing, and the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, or equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• 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 board-certification eligibility.
• Currently hold, or be able to hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice podiatry in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and meet the position's physical standards.
• Complete required background/security investigation and pre-employment onboarding requirements.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and, after appointment, random testing for illegal drug use.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Meet the physical demands of lifting 15–44 pounds, pushing for approximately two hours, reaching above shoulder level, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing for 3–5 hours, kneeling, rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, depth perception, and distinguishing basic colors and shades.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of podiatry experience.
• Board certification may be required for VA podiatrists involved in academic training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality inpatient and outpatient care in accordance with approved clinical privileges.
• Maintain excellent clinical outcomes while providing efficient patient care.
• Maintain professional competency, courtesy, and flexibility, and provide the services required by the specialty.
• Attend outpatient clinics, participate actively in patient evaluation and treatment decisions, and document care promptly in electronic patient records.
• Collaborate on patient management with hospital departments and sections, including laboratory, Medicine, Radiology, and auxiliary services.
• Evaluate and treat podiatric surgical emergencies in the Emergency Department, outpatient clinic, inpatient ward, ICU, and Operating Room.
• Attend meetings required by the organization and Surgery Service.
• Perform the range of procedures within general podiatric surgery.
• Participate in University of Nevada School of Medicine teaching programs and provide educational opportunities for medical students, residents, nursing and pharmacy students, and others.
• Provide training or direction, as applicable, to assigned supporting employees, including RNs, LPNs, technicians, and administrative support staff, consistent with government and professional clinical standards and accepted protocols.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree