U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Orthotist-Prosthetist - Supervisory
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
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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 $108,719.00/yr - $141,337.00/yr
Summary The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist at this level is to administer - supervise - or perform work concerned with providing clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
7403 (f)
EDUCATION (1) A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program (copy of transcript is needed) OR - (2) A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program (copy of transcript is needed)
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist - prosthetist - or orthotist/prosthetist. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.
Certification as a technician - pedorthist - assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
GRADE DETERMINATION: GS 13: (a) Experience
Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS 12)
GS 12 equivalent experience includes but not limited to the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA): Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by the ABC - BOC - the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) - the International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (IAOP) - the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - etc.
Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management - inventory management - space and workload planning - as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD) - knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software (PNS) package - Decision Support System (DSS) - and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and certification requirements for individuals.
Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS - Vista - DSS - HCPCS codes and other patient database information.
Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices.
Ability to manage and supervise employees.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment‑specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by ABC - BOC - NCOPE - IAOP - AAOP - JCAHO - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - etc. - in order to provide advice to VISN management of the implementation of those requirements.
*2 Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management - inventory management - space and workload planning - as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database - a knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software package - CPRS - DSS and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and knowledge of certification requirements for clinical staff in order to develop VISN guidelines and policies - allocate resources within the VISN - and project future workload for the VISN.
*3 Ability to analyze data and provide reports using HCPC codes and other patient database information from VISN orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and to provide such reports to VISN management.
*4 Ability to serve as a consultant to orthotists/prosthetists within the VISN on emerging technologies - the most difficult and complex cases - changes in policy - etc.
*5 Ability to supervise.
(c) Assignments
Candidate must consist of significant scope – complexity (difficulty) – and range of variety – and be performed at least 25% of the time.
A Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist serves as the supervisor and laboratory manager for large laboratories or multiple satellite laboratories.
In addition to the responsibilities described at the GS‑12 level – this assignment includes serving as a VISN resource/consultant for orthotics and prosthetics, performing or overseeing testing and evaluation of design concepts, overseeing and evaluating contract orthotics and prosthetics vendors.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grandfathering Provision
Orthotists – prosthetists – or orthotist/prosthetists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title – series and grade held – including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard – but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it – the following provisions apply: ...
Preferred Experience: Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 13.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based onli>
Duties
VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Duties include but not limited to: (1) Planning - developing - and directing an Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory and related Clinical Activities at the national - VISN or local level
with an emphasis as a consultant for clinical prosthetics and orthotics at the VISN level
Serving as an advisor to physicians, therapists and other medical professionals regarding indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry – prescription criteria.
Authorizing the purchase, fabrication, or repair of prosthetic devices.
Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies – inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
Participating in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating the usefulness of such items, and compiling data.
Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities.
Work schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Telework: Ad Hoc; Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 09115F.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider. Industries: Government Administration.
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
Location and Salary Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. $150,000.00 – $175,000.00 (6 months ago).
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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 $108,719.00/yr - $141,337.00/yr
Summary The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist at this level is to administer - supervise - or perform work concerned with providing clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
7403 (f)
EDUCATION (1) A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program (copy of transcript is needed) OR - (2) A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program (copy of transcript is needed)
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist - prosthetist - or orthotist/prosthetist. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.
Certification as a technician - pedorthist - assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
GRADE DETERMINATION: GS 13: (a) Experience
Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS 12)
GS 12 equivalent experience includes but not limited to the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA): Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by the ABC - BOC - the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) - the International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (IAOP) - the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - etc.
Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management - inventory management - space and workload planning - as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD) - knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software (PNS) package - Decision Support System (DSS) - and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and certification requirements for individuals.
Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS - Vista - DSS - HCPCS codes and other patient database information.
Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices.
Ability to manage and supervise employees.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment‑specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by ABC - BOC - NCOPE - IAOP - AAOP - JCAHO - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - etc. - in order to provide advice to VISN management of the implementation of those requirements.
*2 Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management - inventory management - space and workload planning - as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database - a knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software package - CPRS - DSS and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and knowledge of certification requirements for clinical staff in order to develop VISN guidelines and policies - allocate resources within the VISN - and project future workload for the VISN.
*3 Ability to analyze data and provide reports using HCPC codes and other patient database information from VISN orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and to provide such reports to VISN management.
*4 Ability to serve as a consultant to orthotists/prosthetists within the VISN on emerging technologies - the most difficult and complex cases - changes in policy - etc.
*5 Ability to supervise.
(c) Assignments
Candidate must consist of significant scope – complexity (difficulty) – and range of variety – and be performed at least 25% of the time.
A Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist serves as the supervisor and laboratory manager for large laboratories or multiple satellite laboratories.
In addition to the responsibilities described at the GS‑12 level – this assignment includes serving as a VISN resource/consultant for orthotics and prosthetics, performing or overseeing testing and evaluation of design concepts, overseeing and evaluating contract orthotics and prosthetics vendors.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grandfathering Provision
Orthotists – prosthetists – or orthotist/prosthetists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title – series and grade held – including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard – but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it – the following provisions apply: ...
Preferred Experience: Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 13.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based onli>
Duties
VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Duties include but not limited to: (1) Planning - developing - and directing an Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory and related Clinical Activities at the national - VISN or local level
with an emphasis as a consultant for clinical prosthetics and orthotics at the VISN level
Serving as an advisor to physicians, therapists and other medical professionals regarding indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry – prescription criteria.
Authorizing the purchase, fabrication, or repair of prosthetic devices.
Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies – inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
Participating in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating the usefulness of such items, and compiling data.
Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities.
Work schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Telework: Ad Hoc; Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 09115F.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider. Industries: Government Administration.
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
Location and Salary Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. $150,000.00 – $175,000.00 (6 months ago).
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