U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Chief/Podiatric Surgery (Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, United States
Chief/Podiatric Surgery (Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)
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Chief/Podiatric Surgery (Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $400,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary The VA St. Louis Health Care System seeks a board-certified Chief of Podiatric Surgery specializing in advanced rearfoot/ankle reconstruction. This leader will oversee clinical operations, surgical care, and lead development and implementation of the OAA Podiatric Residency Program.
Must be eligible for faculty appointment with an established academic affiliate and serve as the primary advisor on podiatric surgery and education.
Duties
Provide comprehensive total rewards package for the department.
Chief is a board-certified specialist in complex rearfoot and ankle reconstruction.
Provide supervisory and programmatic oversight of the Podiatry Section at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, including leadership in clinical operations, surgical care, and the establishment of a Podiatric Residency Program.
Act as the primary advisor to the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Service on all podiatric matters.
Clinical Responsibilities – Outpatient Care: Expert diagnosis and treatment of complex foot and ankle conditions, including diabetic limb salvage and reconstructive surgery.
Oversee clinic operations and mentor APPs, nurses, and staff.
Inpatient Care: Serve as attending surgeon, coordinating care with inpatient teams.
Operative Care: Perform advanced rearfoot/ankle surgeries such as Charcot reconstruction, arthrodesis, and tendon transfers.
Lead perioperative teams and provide intraoperative teaching.
Emergency Surgical Care: Respond to urgent consults and emergent cases in collaboration with ED and inpatient teams.
On-Call Duties: Participate in the call schedule, triage emergency consults, and ensure appropriate interventions.
Community Care Coordination: Collaborate with Care in the Community staff to manage external referrals and integrate outside care into VA treatment plans.
Team-Based Care: Lead a multidisciplinary team including APPs, nurses, and allied health staff, ensuring members operate within their full scope of practice and participate in multidisciplinary care and discharge planning.
Teaching and Education: Lead development and implementation of the OAA Podiatric Residency Program, provide structured educational experiences for residents and students, conduct in-service training, and promote a culture of learning, safety, and academic excellence.
Administrative and Professional Duties: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Podiatry Section; develop workflows, protocols, and policies in compliance with regulations; participate in surgical service meetings, peer reviews, and quality initiatives; oversee clinical privileging and re-privileging; manage inventory, databases, and resource allocation; chair service committees; handle personnel actions, evaluations, grievances, and corrective actions; ensure quality assurance and participate in root cause analyses; maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR); prepare budget briefs and monitor resource utilization.
Research and Scholarly Activity (if applicable): Encourage engagement in or support research related to podiatric surgery and limb salvage, including QI projects and publications.
Scope of Practice / Privileges: Include outpatient, inpatient, elective, and emergent podiatric surgical care with a focus on advanced rearfoot/ankle procedures; oversee care provided by APPs, RNs, and technicians; responsible for scopes of practice and competencies of all assigned personnel; privileges subject to Professional Standards Board and Chief of Staff approval.
Supervisory Controls: Report to the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Service; provide direct clinical and administrative supervision of podiatric staff; performance reviewed through clinical outcomes, peer review, and quality metrics.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday; tour to be negotiated upon start. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not eligible. Virtual: Not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other; Industry: Government Administration
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Chief/Podiatric Surgery (Advanced Rearfoot/Ankle)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $400,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary The VA St. Louis Health Care System seeks a board-certified Chief of Podiatric Surgery specializing in advanced rearfoot/ankle reconstruction. This leader will oversee clinical operations, surgical care, and lead development and implementation of the OAA Podiatric Residency Program.
Must be eligible for faculty appointment with an established academic affiliate and serve as the primary advisor on podiatric surgery and education.
Duties
Provide comprehensive total rewards package for the department.
Chief is a board-certified specialist in complex rearfoot and ankle reconstruction.
Provide supervisory and programmatic oversight of the Podiatry Section at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, including leadership in clinical operations, surgical care, and the establishment of a Podiatric Residency Program.
Act as the primary advisor to the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Service on all podiatric matters.
Clinical Responsibilities – Outpatient Care: Expert diagnosis and treatment of complex foot and ankle conditions, including diabetic limb salvage and reconstructive surgery.
Oversee clinic operations and mentor APPs, nurses, and staff.
Inpatient Care: Serve as attending surgeon, coordinating care with inpatient teams.
Operative Care: Perform advanced rearfoot/ankle surgeries such as Charcot reconstruction, arthrodesis, and tendon transfers.
Lead perioperative teams and provide intraoperative teaching.
Emergency Surgical Care: Respond to urgent consults and emergent cases in collaboration with ED and inpatient teams.
On-Call Duties: Participate in the call schedule, triage emergency consults, and ensure appropriate interventions.
Community Care Coordination: Collaborate with Care in the Community staff to manage external referrals and integrate outside care into VA treatment plans.
Team-Based Care: Lead a multidisciplinary team including APPs, nurses, and allied health staff, ensuring members operate within their full scope of practice and participate in multidisciplinary care and discharge planning.
Teaching and Education: Lead development and implementation of the OAA Podiatric Residency Program, provide structured educational experiences for residents and students, conduct in-service training, and promote a culture of learning, safety, and academic excellence.
Administrative and Professional Duties: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Podiatry Section; develop workflows, protocols, and policies in compliance with regulations; participate in surgical service meetings, peer reviews, and quality initiatives; oversee clinical privileging and re-privileging; manage inventory, databases, and resource allocation; chair service committees; handle personnel actions, evaluations, grievances, and corrective actions; ensure quality assurance and participate in root cause analyses; maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR); prepare budget briefs and monitor resource utilization.
Research and Scholarly Activity (if applicable): Encourage engagement in or support research related to podiatric surgery and limb salvage, including QI projects and publications.
Scope of Practice / Privileges: Include outpatient, inpatient, elective, and emergent podiatric surgical care with a focus on advanced rearfoot/ankle procedures; oversee care provided by APPs, RNs, and technicians; responsible for scopes of practice and competencies of all assigned personnel; privileges subject to Professional Standards Board and Chief of Staff approval.
Supervisory Controls: Report to the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Service; provide direct clinical and administrative supervision of podiatric staff; performance reviewed through clinical outcomes, peer review, and quality metrics.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday; tour to be negotiated upon start. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not eligible. Virtual: Not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other; Industry: Government Administration
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