U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Podiatrist (Whole Health Clinical Director)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Podiatrist (Whole Health Clinical Director)
The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a Podiatrist (Whole Health Clinical Director) within Whole Health/Ambulatory Care Services. As Clinical Director for Integrative Health and Wellness Programs, the Podiatrist will partner with the facility Whole Health Program Manager to provide vision‑planning‑administrative‑clinical and programmatic leadership for the implementation of the Whole Health System of Care across VANTXHCS.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery, obtained from an accredited institution.
Licensure or Registration: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice podiatry medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia.
li>Residency Training: Completed an accredited core specialty training program approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine.
Integrative Health & Wellness clinical training and experience.
Experience in Women’s Health and proficiency in computer software.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit
VA Qualification Standards .
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting of 15‑44 pounds; moderate carrying under 15‑44 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking for 8 hours; both legs required; near vision correctable at 13″ to 16″ to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; hearing (aid may be permitted); mental and emotional stability.
Duties
Develops and executes a Whole Health business plan for VANTXHCS.
Provides vision‑planning‑administrative‑clinical and programmatic leadership for implementing the Whole Health System of Care, including facilitation of broader Office of Patient‑Centered Care and Cultural Transformation initiatives.
Maintains inventory of Complementary and Integrative Health approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis related to CIH approaches required by VA/community per Directive 1137.
Develops and provides ongoing analysis of relevant performance measures for this initiative.
Surveys and identifies staff training needs to enhance knowledge and provide guidance on appropriate use of Whole Health resources, distributed funds, and strategic planning input.
Works in collaboration with clinical service chiefs and allied health/ancillary support staff to assure quality care and advanced access to Integrative Health and Wellness Programs.
Performs clinical work, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in ambulatory clinics at VANTXHCS.
Uses advanced clinical knowledge to lead and promote staff involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions that affect patient or system outcomes.
Manages and plans how services are delivered, contributing to annual strategic planning and influencing organizational priorities while working with the Executive Team, Service Chiefs, Whole Health Program Manager, and Whole Health Steering Committee.
Occupies the lead supervisory role within the Whole Health Program, providing leadership to the staff aligned under the service.
Ensures all business operations and health information practices within the Whole Health program are measured for quantity and quality, conducted in compliance with laws, regulations, and standards, and meet the highest standards of Compliance and Business Integrity.
Directly reports to the ACOS — Ambulatory Care Service.
Works with Chief Quality Management, Continuous Readiness Coordinator, Service Chiefs, and others regarding Ambulatory Care compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies (CAP, The Joint Commission, OIG, etc.).
Focuses on clinical management, provider practices, and readiness for delivering quality medical care.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Seniority Level: Director
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery, obtained from an accredited institution.
Licensure or Registration: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice podiatry medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia.
li>Residency Training: Completed an accredited core specialty training program approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine.
Integrative Health & Wellness clinical training and experience.
Experience in Women’s Health and proficiency in computer software.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit
VA Qualification Standards .
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting of 15‑44 pounds; moderate carrying under 15‑44 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking for 8 hours; both legs required; near vision correctable at 13″ to 16″ to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; hearing (aid may be permitted); mental and emotional stability.
Duties
Develops and executes a Whole Health business plan for VANTXHCS.
Provides vision‑planning‑administrative‑clinical and programmatic leadership for implementing the Whole Health System of Care, including facilitation of broader Office of Patient‑Centered Care and Cultural Transformation initiatives.
Maintains inventory of Complementary and Integrative Health approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis related to CIH approaches required by VA/community per Directive 1137.
Develops and provides ongoing analysis of relevant performance measures for this initiative.
Surveys and identifies staff training needs to enhance knowledge and provide guidance on appropriate use of Whole Health resources, distributed funds, and strategic planning input.
Works in collaboration with clinical service chiefs and allied health/ancillary support staff to assure quality care and advanced access to Integrative Health and Wellness Programs.
Performs clinical work, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in ambulatory clinics at VANTXHCS.
Uses advanced clinical knowledge to lead and promote staff involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions that affect patient or system outcomes.
Manages and plans how services are delivered, contributing to annual strategic planning and influencing organizational priorities while working with the Executive Team, Service Chiefs, Whole Health Program Manager, and Whole Health Steering Committee.
Occupies the lead supervisory role within the Whole Health Program, providing leadership to the staff aligned under the service.
Ensures all business operations and health information practices within the Whole Health program are measured for quantity and quality, conducted in compliance with laws, regulations, and standards, and meet the highest standards of Compliance and Business Integrity.
Directly reports to the ACOS — Ambulatory Care Service.
Works with Chief Quality Management, Continuous Readiness Coordinator, Service Chiefs, and others regarding Ambulatory Care compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies (CAP, The Joint Commission, OIG, etc.).
Focuses on clinical management, provider practices, and readiness for delivering quality medical care.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Seniority Level: Director
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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