Podiatrist; Chief-Geriatrics & Extended Care

Overview

Summary The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Podiatrist (Chief - Geriatrics and Extended Care Service) responsible for the overall operation of the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, whose mission is to provide a continuum of quality care to our Veterans in the area of Geriatrics.

Basic Requirements:

• Education:
  
  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~ Training:
  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~ Licensure:
  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
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Board Certified/Board eligible Geriatrics or sub-specialty or fellowship
• 3-5 years of professional supervisory and Service Level Chief experience in VA or the Department of Defense
• Advanced skills to provide a full range of evaluation to determine the type of degree of illnesses within the specialty scope
• Advanced skill and knowledge of contemporary Specialty practice
• Working knowledge of Geriatrics Service budgetary requirements - fiscal planning - workload projections - and productivity measures
• Working knowledge of regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys - e.g.
  
  - the Joint Commission - OIG - CARF
• Advanced skill in providing leadership and accountability of all aspects of the service in support of the mission and values of the health care system
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• Physical Requirements:
  
  Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• Light carrying - under 15 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder
• Walking (1hrs)
• Standing (2hrs)
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• Mental/ Emotional Stability.

• The Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Chief oversees all administrative aspects of Geriatrics and Extended Care Service - to include but not limited to budget and fiscal management - human resource management - strategic planning - and program development - assuring that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of the available resources
• The incumbent ensures the quality and timeliness of the services provided - customer satisfaction - as well as compliance with standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program
• He/she is responsible for appropriate use of available resources as well as for inspiring - motivating - and guiding Geriatrics and Extended Care Service staff in achieving the strategic goals and plans of the Service
• The incumbent collaborates with other Service Chiefs and program managers in fulfilling their responsibilities
• The Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Chief will also function as a provider in their specialty
• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall medical care of patients with conditions requiring treatment in their specialty to include consultative - prescriptive and ordering authority in the outpatient/ambulatory basic setting at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
• He/she ensures the quality and timeliness of the services provided and collaborates with referring providers
• The Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Chief accomplishes the health care delivery mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs in general
• Services provided are subject to scrutiny by Congressional interests - service organizations - the general public and the media
• The Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Chief is to be a physician - board certified or board eligible in their specialty - having completed an appropriate residency or fellowship
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support is required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is recommended
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m.
  
  -4:30 p.m.) Telework:
  As determined by the agency policy
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