Prosthetist Jobs in USA

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval award amount (up to $200000) and eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 30 2026 or until all positions are filled.

Qualified applications will be referred as needed or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

VA Careers - Prosthetics : position functions primarily as a clinical staff member in the VISN 2 Prosthetics and Sensory Aides Service Line. Prosthetics and Sensory Aides Service Line in VISN 2 is a fully integrated system at the VISN level. Although our staff are assigned to specific primary duty stations at the facility level our staff are not employed by that facility and rather works for the VISN.

1) Performs a comprehensive assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of the patients orthotic / prosthetic needs :

• Review patients prescription / referral
• Take a comprehensive patient history including demographic characteristics family dynamics previous use of an orthosis / prosthesis diagnosis work history vocational activities signs and symptoms medical history (including allergies to materials) reimbursement status patient expectations and results of diagnostic evaluations.
• Assist in formulating the treatment plan by performing a diagnosis-specific functional clinical examination including manual muscle-testing gait assessment and evaluation of sensory function cognitive ability range of motion joint stability skin integrity and compliance.
• Consult with other health care professionals and caregivers about patients condition to assist in formulating a treatment plan.
• Communicate with patient and / or caregiver about the recommended treatment plan and any optional plans to involve them in orthotic or prosthetic care; include disclosure of potential risks / benefits.
• Verify patient care by documenting history ongoing care and follow-up using established record-keeping techniques.
• Refer patient if appropriate to other health care professionals (e.g. psychologist therapist physician) for intervention beyond orthotic / prosthetic scope of practice.

2) Create a comprehensive orthotic / prosthetic treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient :

3) Perform the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate orthotic / prosthetic services which may include fabrication of the orthosis / prosthesis :

Work Schedule : 08 : 00-16 : 30 Monday-Friday

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 21J24-A

Requirements

Conditions of employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider :

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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 :

A bachelors degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program. OR

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 :

Ability to attend clinics and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan. This includes advanced knowledge of medical terminology anatomy physiology biomechanics kinesiology physics and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age related competencies.

Reference : For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS11.

Physical Requirements : Work is sedentary but also demands standing walking bending twisting and carrying light items. Work is performed in an office / clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. However the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

Education

Note : Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here : If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 77045 - 101524