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Podiatrist

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Type: Federal
Salary Range: Per Year
Open Period: 12/12/2023 to 9/30/2024
Summary: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: You must have professional knowledge of podiatry surgery as evidenced by board certification in podiatric/foot surgery. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education You must have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from a school of podiatric medicine accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association's Council on Podiatric Medical Education (APMA) at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure You must have passed the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) or the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE). In addition, a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Residency You must have completed a Podiatry (Medicine and Surgery) Residency. Experience In addition to meeting the above requirements, you must meet the Additional Requirement below. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL: You must have one or more full years of professional podiatry experience in an office, clinic, or hospital, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing the following type of work and/or tasks: 1) Performing surgical repair of bone fractures, soft tissue injuries, congenital and structural deformities, and infections involving the lower extremities (foot, ankle, leg). 2) Reviewing medical and podiatric history, performing or requesting diagnostic tests and examinations as necessary to obtain information relevant to each case. 3) Diagnosing and prescribing or providing treatment of pathologic conditions of the feet, ankles, or lower extremities, including diabetic, neuropathic, or vascular conditions. 4) Educating patients and family members on illness, management and treatment of foot or lower leg disorders. 5) Developing or implementing quality review processes to evaluate and manage a foot care and treatment program. Your experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance for this Podiatrist, GS-14 position. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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Announcement #: MP-ESEP-12233244-24-OPM
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