Podiatrist-ESEP/MP

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialty and full range of diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic podiatric services including surgery to patients with diabetes and to provide podiatric consultative service within the Gallup Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Provides comprehensive assessment of the lower extremity from distal to the knee; evaluate and treat people with diabetes to identify individuals at high risk for lower extremity amputations; provides both neurological testing on feet. Assesses footwear needs in diabetics, and clients with non-diabetes related foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, pes cavus/arthritis, other congenital or traumatic foot deformities, and gait abnormalities. Prevent lower limb amputations and actively participate in limb preservation by aggressively treating lower extremity infections, both surgically and medically. Performs major and minor surgeries on out-patients and in-patients and manage their care and plan of treatment for all Podiatric related issues. Assists in selection and scheduling patients for Foot Care Clinics; and investigates implementation of care management program for tracking and providing services to clients. Develops and implements systems to evaluate treatment and program effectiveness and implement continuous performance improvement programs and reviews for the Foot Care Program.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.