Podiatrist (Surgery-Fore/Rearfoot & Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Texas This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Perform comprehensive lower-extremity examinations and rapidly differentiate localized podiatric conditions from manifestations of systemic disease, referring patients for appropriate medical treatment as necessary.

Diagnose and treat non-systemic foot and ankle conditions, including sprains, fractures, benign tumors and cysts, burns, lacerations, puncture wounds, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and bunion deformities, and hyperkeratotic lesions.

Consult with professional staff in the treatment of localized manifestations of systemic disease or conditions complicating a foot disorder and select, prescribe, and apply topical, oral, and injectable medical therapies.

Perform assigned advanced surgeries in the operating room under local or general anesthesia where procedures may involve the forefoot, midfoot, rearfoot, ankle, and associated distal lower-extremity structures and may require extended operative time.

Perform routine surgeries involving the digits and metatarsals requiring less than one hour of surgical time and outpatient surgical procedures, including ingrown nail procedures and foreign body removal.

Design, fabricate, and evaluate custom orthotic/prosthetic devices; and examine, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate footwear, inspecting devices for effectiveness and adherence to patient need.

Perform administrative functions associated with patient care coordination, coding, documentation, and local practice support.

Provide care for foot and ankle imbalances, weaknesses, and deformities using manipulation, strapping, bracing, casting, and Physical Therapy referrals.