Podiatrist-Section Chief Anesthesiology
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 200000 - 400000
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
You will serve as Section Chief Anesthesiology VA North Texas Health Care System.
You will provide history & physical including preoperative evaluation preparing treatment plans administration of parenteral fluids medications & blood products. Application of specific methods of respiratory therapy application of restraints arterial blood gas sampling bronchoscopy clinical management of the patient unconscious from whatever cause. Clinical management of various fluid electrolyte & metabolic disturbances ECG interpretation endotracheal intubation cultures femoral puncture interpretation of pulmonary function tests intravenous catheterization (peripheral and central) local and topical anesthesia. Management of problems in multi-organ resuscitation including cardiac & respiratory. Management of problems in pain relief management of procedures for rendering patient insensible to pain & emotional stress during surgical obstetrical & certain medical procedures nerve blocks with and without ultrasound guided assistance. Support of life functions under the stress of anesthetic & surgical manipulations pulmonary artery catheterization temporary pacemaker placement ultrasound-guided catheter placement and insertion of trans-esophageal echocardiography probe.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Work Schedule: Full-time; 7:00am-3:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until the closing date or until the position is filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until the position is filled.
Conditions of employment
- All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
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
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- 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
- Residency 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 or Registration: 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.
- English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Board Certification: Board Certified/Eligible in Anesthesiology
Preferred Experience:
-Significant experience in managing anesthesia for major surgeries on patients with ASA 3 or above
-Fellowship training in pain management
-Significant experience in supervising CRNAs
-Eligible to hold a faculty position in the Department of Anesthesiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center
-Significant experience in teaching trainees
-Significant experience in providing regional anesthesia
Grade Determinations:
Service Chief Section Chief or Line Manager. A service chief or line manager podiatrist must demonstrate the following: (1) Outstanding professional ability in the practice of medicine or a medical specialty; and
(2) Ability to guide the development and implementation of programs within their respective domain. These programs would include but are not limited to medical practice professional standards personnel issues and quality and performance improvement
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements: The position requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over) straight pulling (0.5 hours) reaching above shoulder use of fingers both hands required walking (4 hours) standing (4 hours) crawling (0.5 hours) kneeling (0.5 hour) repeated bending (0.5 hours) climbing (use of legs and arms) both legs required ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 both eyes required depth perception ability to distinguish basic colors ability to distinguish shades of colors hearing (aid permitted) and oral communication.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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