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Podiatrist (General)

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VA Oklahoma City Health Care System

Lawton, OK (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Podiatric surgeons are medical specialists dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions and injuries related to the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. As experts in their field, they possess extensive knowledge of both surgical and non-surgical treatments to aid patients in achieving optimal mobility and quality of life.
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.
Reference:
For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .
Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.