Podiatrist- Deputy Chief- Imaging

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated professional to serve as the Deputy Chief, Imaging Service. This leadership position plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services that directly enhance the care of our Nation's Veterans. The Deputy Chief serves as a key member of the Imaging Service leadership team.

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 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~ License: 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. Preferred Experience: Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology is preferred. Well-rounded, experienced physician capable of interpreting a wide range of radiological investigations to include General X-Ray ("plain films'), Diagnostic ultrasound, CT and CT angiograms, MRI exams, Fluoroscopy, General Nuclear Medicine. Previous supervisory experience with administrative duties as LIP, lead CT Director, MRI Medical Director and healthcare administration preferred. Fellowship training in a subspeciality of Diagnostic Radiology. Interventional Radiology experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued light lifting under 15 pounds, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking for 1 hour, Standing for 1 hour, 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, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted).