U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
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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 $92,543.00/yr - $120,311.00/yr
Summary The Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist at this level serves as supervisor of an orthotics/prosthetics laboratory assessing - planning - and evaluating the orthotic/prosthetic program at the facility level to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of orthotic/prosthetic services and the overall delivery of health care.
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: Orthotists - prosthetists - or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)
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
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
Board Certification: Candidates 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
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)
Creditable Experience: (1) Knowledge of Current Orthotist/Prosthetist Practices
To be creditable - the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge - skills - and abilities associated with current professional orthotic and/or prosthetic professional practice
(2) Quality of Experience
The experience must be post‑degree - from an accredited training program and include work as a professional orthotist/prosthetist directly related to the position to be filled
Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid or non‑paid employment
For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher level duties must consist of significantly larger scope - administrative independence - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Grade Determinations
In addition to the basic requirements - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower GS‑11 grade level as an orthotist/prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team which includes significant involvement in treatment plan development for the most complex types of conditions
Assignment
For all assignments above the GS‑11 full performance level - the higher‑level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist
The orthotist/prosthetist at this level serves as supervisor of an orthotics/prosthetics laboratory assessing - planning - and evaluating the orthotic/prosthetic program at the facility level to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of orthotic/prosthetic services and the overall delivery of health care
Responsibilities include assuring the accreditation of the laboratory - regulatory compliance - and a variety of administrative duties such as developing a budget - managing inventory and resources - overseeing contract employees - supervising assigned staff - etc
The assignment includes performance of the full range of supervisory duties
This includes responsibility for assignment of duties
development of performance standards and performance evaluations
and recommendations for appointment - awards - advancement - and when appropriate - disciplinary action
etc
At this level - the orthotist/prosthetist serves as a consultant within orthotic and prosthetic treatment service and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to patients
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1
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
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 (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
3
Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS - Vista - DSS - HCPCS codes and other patient database information
4
Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices
5
Ability to manage and supervise employees
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist are to administer - supervise - or perform work concerned with providing clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients
This work requires a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices
The administrative aspects of the work require an understanding of contracting - human resources - The National Prosthetic Patient Database - inventory management and knowledge of the Prosthetic national software package
An Orthotist Prosthetist at this level must have analytical ability - social awareness - tact and diplomacy - and good communication skills
He/she 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 NCOPE Residency Director for the site - or otherwise may be required to directly contribute to the education of Prosthetic-Orthotic Residents
Included in this series is such work as:
Planning - developing - and directing an Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory and related Clinical Activities at the national - VISN or local level
Serving as an advisor to physicians - therapists and other medical professionals with regard to indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry - prescription criteria
Develop prescriptions and authorize 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 of data
Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00a-4:30p Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: GS-0667-12
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist
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 $92,543.00/yr - $120,311.00/yr
Summary The Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist at this level serves as supervisor of an orthotics/prosthetics laboratory assessing - planning - and evaluating the orthotic/prosthetic program at the facility level to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of orthotic/prosthetic services and the overall delivery of health care.
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: Orthotists - prosthetists - or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)
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
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
Board Certification: Candidates 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
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)
Creditable Experience: (1) Knowledge of Current Orthotist/Prosthetist Practices
To be creditable - the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge - skills - and abilities associated with current professional orthotic and/or prosthetic professional practice
(2) Quality of Experience
The experience must be post‑degree - from an accredited training program and include work as a professional orthotist/prosthetist directly related to the position to be filled
Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid or non‑paid employment
For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher level duties must consist of significantly larger scope - administrative independence - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Grade Determinations
In addition to the basic requirements - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower GS‑11 grade level as an orthotist/prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team which includes significant involvement in treatment plan development for the most complex types of conditions
Assignment
For all assignments above the GS‑11 full performance level - the higher‑level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist
The orthotist/prosthetist at this level serves as supervisor of an orthotics/prosthetics laboratory assessing - planning - and evaluating the orthotic/prosthetic program at the facility level to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of orthotic/prosthetic services and the overall delivery of health care
Responsibilities include assuring the accreditation of the laboratory - regulatory compliance - and a variety of administrative duties such as developing a budget - managing inventory and resources - overseeing contract employees - supervising assigned staff - etc
The assignment includes performance of the full range of supervisory duties
This includes responsibility for assignment of duties
development of performance standards and performance evaluations
and recommendations for appointment - awards - advancement - and when appropriate - disciplinary action
etc
At this level - the orthotist/prosthetist serves as a consultant within orthotic and prosthetic treatment service and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to patients
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1
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
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 (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
3
Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS - Vista - DSS - HCPCS codes and other patient database information
4
Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices
5
Ability to manage and supervise employees
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist are to administer - supervise - or perform work concerned with providing clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients
This work requires a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices
The administrative aspects of the work require an understanding of contracting - human resources - The National Prosthetic Patient Database - inventory management and knowledge of the Prosthetic national software package
An Orthotist Prosthetist at this level must have analytical ability - social awareness - tact and diplomacy - and good communication skills
He/she 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 NCOPE Residency Director for the site - or otherwise may be required to directly contribute to the education of Prosthetic-Orthotic Residents
Included in this series is such work as:
Planning - developing - and directing an Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory and related Clinical Activities at the national - VISN or local level
Serving as an advisor to physicians - therapists and other medical professionals with regard to indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry - prescription criteria
Develop prescriptions and authorize 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 of data
Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00a-4:30p Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: GS-0667-12
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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