U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Provided Pay Range
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Base Pay Range $124,271.00/yr – $161,560.00/yr
Summary The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist‑Prosthetist are to administer, supervise, or perform work concerning the provision of clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients. This work requires specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, as well as specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Qualifications 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.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy.
English Language Proficiency.
Requirement of written and spoken English proficiency as per VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Chapter 3 – Section A – Paragraph 3j.
Bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program.
OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in any major with a post‑graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.
Foreign graduates must provide proof of a minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent verified through an independent credential evaluation company) with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
Board certification 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, with the certificate current and continuing education requirements met.
Experience: Completion of one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as an orthotist/prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team with significant involvement in treatment plan development for complex conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Knowledge of regulatory requirements from ABC, BOC, NCOPE, IAOP, AAOP, JCAHO, and others; administrative functions including budget development, inventory control, space and workload planning; familiarity with the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD), Prosthetic National Software (PNS), Decision Support System (DSS), and accreditation and certification requirements.
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 on new technologies and innovations.
Ability to manage and supervise employees (if the assignment is supervisory in nature).
Preferred Experience: Licensed Orthotist/Prosthetist – preferred Certified Prosthetist‑Orthotist; VA clinical experience.
Reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level GS‑12.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques; lift up to 50 pounds alone; walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly; visual acuity sufficient for accurate record‑keeping; ability to speak and hear; ability to push wheeled equipment; fine motor skills for scheduling and equipment preparation; and ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.
Duties
An Orthotist‑Prosthetist at this level must have analytical ability, social awareness, tact, and diplomacy, and good communication skills. Must possess knowledge of established management principles, concepts, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve managerial and administrative issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
The Orthotist‑Prosthetist at this level must be able to anticipate the need for action.
He/she must also possess the ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups and to adjust to difficult or stressful situations.
Practitioner certification at this level is required from ABC or BOC.
An Orthotist‑Prosthetist at this level may serve as the National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) Residency Director for the site or otherwise may be required to directly contribute to the education of Prosthetic‑Orthotic Residents.
Follows established regulations and procedures to ensure patient privacy.
Identifies biomechanical condition.
Conducts gait analysis, range of motion, coordination and balance, motor skills, and clinical assessment studies in accordance with occupational principles for unusual conditions, multiple complex interrelated conditions, etc.
Interviews patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, and ability to use the device.
Takes necessary measurements—casts or scans—to develop positive molds of the affected area of the body, which are used to create the orthosis and/or prosthesis.
Recognizes physical abnormalities—deviations—and complicating conditions with potentially life‑threatening implications.
Assesses patient for indications/contra‑indications of appropriate treatment protocols and discusses the assessment with the physician/requesting provider for the development of the overall treatment plan. Has considerable influence in the development of the plan.
Considers new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions, including unusual problems or complications.
Considering the information developed through the assessment as well as time‑management workload considerations, designs custom devices using standard components to optimize patient performance for difficult and complex conditions; may include CAD/CAM systems.
Selects materials and components to be used in the fabrication of the device and determines appropriate equipment to be used in fabrication.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Government Administration
Location San Francisco, CA – Posted 8 months ago
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Base Pay Range $124,271.00/yr – $161,560.00/yr
Summary The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist‑Prosthetist are to administer, supervise, or perform work concerning the provision of clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients. This work requires specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, as well as specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Qualifications 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.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy.
English Language Proficiency.
Requirement of written and spoken English proficiency as per VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Chapter 3 – Section A – Paragraph 3j.
Bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program.
OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in any major with a post‑graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.
Foreign graduates must provide proof of a minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent verified through an independent credential evaluation company) with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
Board certification 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, with the certificate current and continuing education requirements met.
Experience: Completion of one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as an orthotist/prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team with significant involvement in treatment plan development for complex conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Knowledge of regulatory requirements from ABC, BOC, NCOPE, IAOP, AAOP, JCAHO, and others; administrative functions including budget development, inventory control, space and workload planning; familiarity with the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD), Prosthetic National Software (PNS), Decision Support System (DSS), and accreditation and certification requirements.
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 on new technologies and innovations.
Ability to manage and supervise employees (if the assignment is supervisory in nature).
Preferred Experience: Licensed Orthotist/Prosthetist – preferred Certified Prosthetist‑Orthotist; VA clinical experience.
Reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level GS‑12.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques; lift up to 50 pounds alone; walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly; visual acuity sufficient for accurate record‑keeping; ability to speak and hear; ability to push wheeled equipment; fine motor skills for scheduling and equipment preparation; and ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.
Duties
An Orthotist‑Prosthetist at this level must have analytical ability, social awareness, tact, and diplomacy, and good communication skills. Must possess knowledge of established management principles, concepts, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve managerial and administrative issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
The Orthotist‑Prosthetist at this level must be able to anticipate the need for action.
He/she must also possess the ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups and to adjust to difficult or stressful situations.
Practitioner certification at this level is required from ABC or BOC.
An Orthotist‑Prosthetist at this level may serve as the National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) Residency Director for the site or otherwise may be required to directly contribute to the education of Prosthetic‑Orthotic Residents.
Follows established regulations and procedures to ensure patient privacy.
Identifies biomechanical condition.
Conducts gait analysis, range of motion, coordination and balance, motor skills, and clinical assessment studies in accordance with occupational principles for unusual conditions, multiple complex interrelated conditions, etc.
Interviews patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, and ability to use the device.
Takes necessary measurements—casts or scans—to develop positive molds of the affected area of the body, which are used to create the orthosis and/or prosthesis.
Recognizes physical abnormalities—deviations—and complicating conditions with potentially life‑threatening implications.
Assesses patient for indications/contra‑indications of appropriate treatment protocols and discusses the assessment with the physician/requesting provider for the development of the overall treatment plan. Has considerable influence in the development of the plan.
Considers new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions, including unusual problems or complications.
Considering the information developed through the assessment as well as time‑management workload considerations, designs custom devices using standard components to optimize patient performance for difficult and complex conditions; may include CAD/CAM systems.
Selects materials and components to be used in the fabrication of the device and determines appropriate equipment to be used in fabrication.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Government Administration
Location San Francisco, CA – Posted 8 months ago
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