Podiatrist (General)

Podiatrist (General)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $210000 - $250000 Per Year

Job Summary: ** Advance your podiatric career with us at the Delaware County Community Based Outpatient Clinic - where your expertise supports America's Veterans and your work is backed by strong clinical resources, collaborative teams, and a welcoming community just minutes from Philadelphia. Join us in Delco and make a meaningful impact every day. Click the Apply button and take the first STEP towards a rewarding future! **

Major Duties:

• ** Discover Delaware County, Pennsylvania - an exceptional place for those seeking both professional fulfillment and outstanding quality of life. Just minutes from Philadelphia, Delaware County (Delco) offers diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools, and easy access to world-class arts, culture, and recreation. Podiatrists serving Veterans in this region benefit from strong clinical partnerships, collaborative care teams, and the resources of the Veterans Health Administration to support high-quality, patient-centered practice. With its blend of urban convenience, historic charm, and community connection, Delaware County provides a dynamic environment where you can advance your career, make a meaningful impact, and enjoy a balanced, rewarding lifestyle. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Podiatrist position carries both clinical and administrative duties in accordance with the clinical privileges guidelines and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary location for providing podiatry services will be at the Delaware County Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC); however, you may be required to travel to the West Norriton CBOC or the Coatesville VA Medical Center to provide patient care during staffing shortages or to meet patient or operational needs. You will be expected to participate in performance improvement initiatives as appropriate, including actively working with the facility Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere (PAVE) Coordinator and serving as a member of the PAVE Committee. The position requires effective collaboration with patients, co-workers, other health care professionals, and patients' families, always treating all parties with respect and dignity. You will report directly to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Primary Care. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm two days a week and 8:00 am - 12:00 pm one day a week Telework: Ad hoc telework may be available. 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. Preferred Experience: Applicants with experience in wound care Board Certified with either the American Board of Podiatric Medicine or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation.

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/12949038. 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