Podiatrist

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Duties

• Discover Rolla a vibrant mix of outdoor adventure - family fun - unique shopping - and great local eats
• From splashing around at Splash Zone Waterpark and exploring scenic trails and play areas at Rolla Lions Club Den & Park to browsing treasures at the Rolla Antique Mall - there's always something to enjoy
• Rolla's charming downtown brings food - music - markets - and Route 66 energy together - making it easy to savor local dining and weekend entertainment
• Whether you're looking for relaxation - recreation - or a taste of small-town charm - Rolla has something for everyone
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-430 Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Podiatrist Scope of Duties - Rolla Provide podiatric services in outpatient and telehealth settings - including the diagnosis/treatment/management of podiatric medical and surgical disorders and conditions
• Perform podiatric procedures in the office setting
• Perform clinical review - triage - and management of podiatric consults
• Ensure accurate and timely medical record documentation
• Development and use of devices which disperse or remove weight bearing from certain parts of the foot which are ulcerated or painful together with necessary local care of local pathology
• Identification/treatment of \"static\" foot problems (e.g
• heel pain - flatfoot deformity - hammer toes) - by performance of bio mechanical evaluation of the lower extremities and utilization of highly specific devices which place the foot or digits in a more functional position and redistribute weight bearing to reduce or eliminate discomfort - ulceration
• Care of corns - calluses and pedal ulceration
• Care of deformed - painful and/or infected nails which may result in significant extension of infection - ulceration - disability - or gangrene
• particularly in patients predisposed to infection or its extension by systemic disease (diabetes mellitus)
• Participating in committees - peer review process - and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Podiatry - Chief of Surgery - or other leadership designee.