Intermediate Care Technician (Podiatry)

The Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) is an occupational specialty especially for former military combat medics medical technicians and Corpsmen. As an ICT you will operate within clearly defined clinical competencies.

Prior to deployment to the identified site specific location travel to Atlanta GA VAHCS for hands-on training for certification in and specific to podiatry for basic foot care competencies is required by the incumbent. Duration of hand-on training may vary based on current competencies and skill sets however may range from 2-8 weeks. Additional travel requirement 1 week annually for first 3 years of employment for re-certifications.

• Performs ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinical setting.
• ICTs may perform tasks as outlined in this Position Description (PD) and in accordance with local policies after documented completion of training and demonstration of appropriate skills and competency.
• Performing observation-based screening and collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. This may involve completing clinical reminders obtaining patient health history chief complaints medication history and identification of health-related conditions that may impact the patients health status.
• Will complete the approved templates and tools such as the outpatient intake form normal results notes and follow up treatment protocols established by the agency.
• Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situation in an outpatient setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques (PMDB).
• Performs duties focused on communication techniques required to complete the questioners and templates approved for use in any outpatient clinic setting including active listening restating and mirroring.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.
• Assists outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex specialized and potentially life-threatening situations.
• Assists licensed staff with preparing patients for medical evaluation setting up equipment passing instruments and providing treatment during inperson or virtual visits.
• Operates specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.
• Collect a wide range of specimens and prepare them for transfer to processing.
• Knowledge of (BLS) (AED) and (AHA) protocols.
• Perform medication administration topical medications limited PO medications emergent medications.
• Wound care Bandaging application of dressings and wound measurements
• Patient education within the scope of care or while providing an intervention. Example: postprocedural care and wound care.
• Assisting with patient exams and screening utilizing technology such as telehealth peripherals. Examples: podiatry foot exams (visual sensory and vascular) gait exams and stance exams.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Thoroughly and appropriately documents actions interventions and procedures in the medical record. Examples: Procedural notes and progress notes screenings photo-documentation telephone contact and secure messaging.
• ICTs may perform tasks after proper education training and competency demonstrating knowledge skills and abilities. Thoroughly and continually documents actions interventions and patient response in the health record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm.
Telework: Ad-hoc.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Intermediate Care Technician (Podiatry)/PD99968S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/10/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 has a minimum qualification entry requirement. Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists speech pathologists medical officers and optometrists. Therefore technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge methods and techniques of the position to be filled.

In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Medication administration; assisting outpatient licensed staff with the delivery of care to patients with complex specialized and potentially life-threatening situations; assisting in behavioral/psychiatric situations in an outpatient setting; operating specialized medical equipment to obtain diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes; (e.g ECG blood pressure and glucometer); preparation of lab specimens and transfer to the lab for processing (Examples: Labeling placing in the proper bin or tube system); assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques; Treatments and interventions (e.g. Cryotherapy incision and drainage ambulation and Foley coude catheter insertion); providing wound care.
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have One full year of Graduate education where it is directly related to the work of the position. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts
• English Language Proficiency: Individuals serving in direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
• Practical knowledge of major body systems
• Working knowledge of topographic anatomy
• Working knowledge of diagnostic signs
• Knowledge of protocol-approved list of medications
• Working knowledge of emergency medicine techniques and emergency communication
• Knowledge sufficient to understand the legal considerations of emergency medicine
• Working knowledge of acute and chronic mental health conditions and crises

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the military as a Hospital Corpsman Combat Medic Medical Technician is highly desired.

Examples of military occupational specialties highly desired include but are not limited to: 4NOX- Basic Medical Technician 4NOIC- Independent Duty Medical Technician X4NO- Aeromedical Evacuation Technician 1T2X1- Pararescueman 68W- Combat Medic Specialist 18D- Army Special Forces (Medic) 68WW1- Special Operations Flight Medic HM0000- Basic Hospital Corpsman HM8404- Field Medical Service Technician HM8425- Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman HM8402- Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman HM8401- Search and Rescue Medical Technician HM8403- Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman HM8406- Aerospace Medical Technician and HS- Basic Health Services Technician.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Physical Requirements: Regular and recurring duties may be performed in a countinuous uninterrupted manner or at recurring intervals. The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients. Generally the work requires recurring bending lifting stooping stretching and positioning of patients. It is not anticipated that the work would regularly require the incumbent to defend himself/herself from physical attack.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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