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Summary
The person in this position functions as an advanced clinical member of the Birmingham VA Medical Center Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Services in the role of a Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program clinician. As a MoPOC clinical provider you will be responsible for all the clinical care needs - administrative oversight - and accreditation compliance for the local VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics served - and for independently managing and operating a small mobile lab.
Qualifications Basic Requirements
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 as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
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 a Orthotist - Prosthetist - or Orthotist/Prosthetist
Education: Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program
OR A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program
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)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above - you must meet the grade determinations below: GS- 12 Level: You must have completed one year of experience equivalent to the next lower 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 condition
AND Can demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by ABC - BOC - the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) - the International Association of Orthotist and Prosthetist (IAOP) - the American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetists (AAOP) - Joint commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (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) packet - 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 orthotist/prosthetist in new technologies and innovations in devices
References: VA Handbook 5005 VA Qualification Standard Appendix G32.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS- 11
Preferred Experience: Certification by American Board for Certification as both an Orthotist and Prosthetist is preferred
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The MoPOC Orthotist-Prosthetist functions primarily within VA CBOC facilities
This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires potentially long periods of continued sitting - with intermittent bending - pulling - and pushing
Movement between work areas within the health care system is expected
Occasional lifting of objects up to 45 pounds may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing appropriate to the health care environment
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 - and be able to shift priorities based on patient and department needs
The incumbent must be able to operate a passenger vehicle without supervision using a class C driver's license.
Duties
This announcement is open and continuous and will remain open until September 30 - 2026
Major Duties: Functions in the role of a Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program clinical
Responsible for all the clinical care needs - administrative oversight - and accreditation compliance for local VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) served and independently manage and operate a small mobile lab
Drive from the Birmingham VA Medical Center to Jasper - Childersburg - and Guntersville VA clinics in a specialized vehicle (Ford Transit 350) equipped as a mobile orthotics and prosthetics workshop laboratory three days per week
One day per week is set aside for administrative duties - fabrication and occasional home visit to care for veterans who cannot access care in other ways
The work includes complex patient analyses in accordance with established procedures for patient care - the development of customized treatment plans in conjunction with referring physicians - the implementation of those treatment plans and the provision of follow-up care
Responsible for assuring accreditation of the CBOC locations served in compliance with ABC rules and regulations
Responsible for administrative duties such as budget development - managing inventory and resources - overseeing the orthotic and prosthetic schedule - devising short and long range goals in accordance with local VISN - and VHA central office direction - and conducting quality assurance activities
Communicates and interacts with physicians - allied health professionals - patients - and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings - rehabilitation medicine - orthopedics - neurosurgery - vascular care - podiatry - oncology - etc
as a subject matter expert to develop the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan
Assess patients for indications/contraindications and discussion of the assessment with the physician/requesting provider for the purpose of developing the overall treatment plan with considerable influence in the development of the plan
Conducts clinical patient analysis such as gait - range of motion - and lifestyle assessment for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications - and will design unique devices to accommodate those conditions
The Orthotist-Prosthetist will perform the necessary procedures to provide custom devices to patients as prescribed by the physician
This may include - but is not limited to - casting - digitizing - scanning - positive model preparation and modification - selecting appropriate materials and components - thermoforming - trimming - assembling devices - evaluating workmanship and fabrication performed by outside central fabrication facilities - ensuring structural safety and manufacturer recommendations are followed for final delivery to patient
Responsible for overseeing contracted employees work and conducting site surveys of commercial vendors within 25 miles of the CBOCs that they serve
Responsible for patient load - and will complete all required documentation including VISTA - CPRS - encounters - OWLS - and other requirements as they evolve
This may also include stock-posting items delivered for inventory control - managing mobile lab equipment inventory - placing orders using established procedures for patient specific needs - quote from outside vendors - and other functions required to ensure seamless care
May provide oversight of fitters and/or technicians as assigned based on certification requirements
Will be called on to provide training to other Orthotist-Prosthetists - including residents and trainees - in new orthotic and prosthetic technologies and innovations - and particularly those associated with the provision of mobile care
The GS-12 Orthotist-Prosthetist Advanced Practitioner is a non-supervisory position
As such - the Orthotist-Prosthetist performs within an accepted scope of practice and privileging
Work is performed with a high degree of independence - and the Advanced Practitioner serves as the consulted practitioner for the most complex cases and situations
Travel Required: 76% or more
You will be expected to travel for this position
Job requires extensive travel
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday
7:00am -5:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 59665F Relocation and Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications Basic Requirements
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 as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
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 a Orthotist - Prosthetist - or Orthotist/Prosthetist
Education: Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program
OR A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program
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)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above - you must meet the grade determinations below: GS- 12 Level: You must have completed one year of experience equivalent to the next lower 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 condition
AND Can demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by ABC - BOC - the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) - the International Association of Orthotist and Prosthetist (IAOP) - the American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetists (AAOP) - Joint commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (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) packet - 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 orthotist/prosthetist in new technologies and innovations in devices
References: VA Handbook 5005 VA Qualification Standard Appendix G32.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS- 11
Preferred Experience: Certification by American Board for Certification as both an Orthotist and Prosthetist is preferred
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The MoPOC Orthotist-Prosthetist functions primarily within VA CBOC facilities
This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires potentially long periods of continued sitting - with intermittent bending - pulling - and pushing
Movement between work areas within the health care system is expected
Occasional lifting of objects up to 45 pounds may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing appropriate to the health care environment
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 - and be able to shift priorities based on patient and department needs
The incumbent must be able to operate a passenger vehicle without supervision using a class C driver's license.
Duties
This announcement is open and continuous and will remain open until September 30 - 2026
Major Duties: Functions in the role of a Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program clinical
Responsible for all the clinical care needs - administrative oversight - and accreditation compliance for local VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) served and independently manage and operate a small mobile lab
Drive from the Birmingham VA Medical Center to Jasper - Childersburg - and Guntersville VA clinics in a specialized vehicle (Ford Transit 350) equipped as a mobile orthotics and prosthetics workshop laboratory three days per week
One day per week is set aside for administrative duties - fabrication and occasional home visit to care for veterans who cannot access care in other ways
The work includes complex patient analyses in accordance with established procedures for patient care - the development of customized treatment plans in conjunction with referring physicians - the implementation of those treatment plans and the provision of follow-up care
Responsible for assuring accreditation of the CBOC locations served in compliance with ABC rules and regulations
Responsible for administrative duties such as budget development - managing inventory and resources - overseeing the orthotic and prosthetic schedule - devising short and long range goals in accordance with local VISN - and VHA central office direction - and conducting quality assurance activities
Communicates and interacts with physicians - allied health professionals - patients - and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings - rehabilitation medicine - orthopedics - neurosurgery - vascular care - podiatry - oncology - etc
as a subject matter expert to develop the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan
Assess patients for indications/contraindications and discussion of the assessment with the physician/requesting provider for the purpose of developing the overall treatment plan with considerable influence in the development of the plan
Conducts clinical patient analysis such as gait - range of motion - and lifestyle assessment for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications - and will design unique devices to accommodate those conditions
The Orthotist-Prosthetist will perform the necessary procedures to provide custom devices to patients as prescribed by the physician
This may include - but is not limited to - casting - digitizing - scanning - positive model preparation and modification - selecting appropriate materials and components - thermoforming - trimming - assembling devices - evaluating workmanship and fabrication performed by outside central fabrication facilities - ensuring structural safety and manufacturer recommendations are followed for final delivery to patient
Responsible for overseeing contracted employees work and conducting site surveys of commercial vendors within 25 miles of the CBOCs that they serve
Responsible for patient load - and will complete all required documentation including VISTA - CPRS - encounters - OWLS - and other requirements as they evolve
This may also include stock-posting items delivered for inventory control - managing mobile lab equipment inventory - placing orders using established procedures for patient specific needs - quote from outside vendors - and other functions required to ensure seamless care
May provide oversight of fitters and/or technicians as assigned based on certification requirements
Will be called on to provide training to other Orthotist-Prosthetists - including residents and trainees - in new orthotic and prosthetic technologies and innovations - and particularly those associated with the provision of mobile care
The GS-12 Orthotist-Prosthetist Advanced Practitioner is a non-supervisory position
As such - the Orthotist-Prosthetist performs within an accepted scope of practice and privileging
Work is performed with a high degree of independence - and the Advanced Practitioner serves as the consulted practitioner for the most complex cases and situations
Travel Required: 76% or more
You will be expected to travel for this position
Job requires extensive travel
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday
7:00am -5:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 59665F Relocation and Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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