Podiatrist - Deputy Director (Hospital and Specialty Medicine)

Podiatrist - Deputy Director (Hospital and Specialty Medicine)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Seattle, Washington

Salary Range: $200000 - $400000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Deputy Director assists in the oversight of Cardiology, Gl, Oncology, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep, Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Emergency Department, Occupation Health, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Hospitalists, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, and Nephrology. The incumbent will demonstrate proficiency in managing each Veteran's medical need and providing oversight over the clinical and administrative operations of the service line.

Major Duties:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participation in strategic and operational planning, establishing workload targets, reviewing staffing and resource utilization, and the development of overall policies governing the provision within the Hospital and Specialty Medicine Service Line. Coordination of patient care amongst other VISN20 or other VHA facilities is often required. Direct supervision of some of the section heads and administrative positions, coordination of quality programs for the Service Line including division specific quality programs, hospital performance measures, physician productivity, coordination with hospital quality committees and programs, pay for performance measures. The incumbent should have past experience in the area of quality and performance improvement activities. Other general duties include evaluation diagnosis, admission, and provision of treatment or consultative services to patients presenting with General and Specialty medical needs within the definitions of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Specific duties in addition to the above: The incumbent may be asked to by the HSM Director to participate in the Clinical Executive Board, Professional Standard Board, Strategic Management Board, Peer Review Committee, and Equipment Committee. The incumbent may also be expected to represent the VAPSHCS on other local, VISN, and national committees that impart on Specialty care services. The incumbent will take part in continuing medical education, at a minimum as defined by the licensure, and other quality assurance and medical staff activities as assigned. Professional Standards: The highest degree of good judgment, ethical behavior and professional demeanor is required at all times in the incumbent's contact with patients, his/her supervisor(s), peers, other employees, and the public. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Full-time. 8:00am - 4:30pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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. Additional Requirement: Board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Functional Requirements: Use of fingers, both hands required, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), ability to work alone, ability to work closely with others.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/11/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950570. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11