Podiatrist at Valor Healthcare, Inc. in Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

About Us

Valor Healthcare operates over 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operation of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.

This position is part-time, 2x/week, 16 hours/week, schedule is flexible with any combination of Tuesday-Friday.

About Our Benefits

Competitive Salary

Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends

Outpatient Only, No Call

CME Allowance/Time

401(k) with Employer Match

Part-Time Benefits

PTO

As a Podiatrist, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively examines patient for symptoms of disease, injury, or disorder of the feet.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures such as x-ray, laboratory tests, suturing, and wound care, etc.
• Documents all medical information into the patient's electronic medical record utilizing the VA's VISTA/CPRS electronic patient record system.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients relating to care plan, and provides routine health maintenance as appropriate.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders due at the time of each patient visit.
• Complete the documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of patient encounter.
• Will comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation and response to patient requests.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational, and execute on key strategic initiatives that drive the success of the Valor business.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year clinical medical practice required, greater experience preferred; government healthcare environment preferred; specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Doctor of Podiatry degree
• Board certified in podiatry
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent computer skills
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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