Mobile Orthotist/Prosthetist – Advanced Practitioner

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Professional development

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Clinical Orthotist-Proshetist to operate a mobile lab delivering on-site care to Puget Sound area CBOCs. The role involves complex case management and independent treatment planning.

The position requires active board certification, a CACPAEP degree, and experience with mobile care delivery. Travel is integral and compliance with accreditation standards is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics or related certification from a CAAHEP program.
• Board certification by ABC or BOC is required and ongoing CEUs are expected.
• Experience with mobile care delivery and complex caseloads preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mobile orthotics and prosthetics lab serving CBOCs three days per week.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for complex cases including multiple limb amputations.
• Collaborate with physicians to optimize device fit and function and ensure accreditation compliance.
• Maintain documentation in VistA/CPRS and oversee vendor and staff activities.

Skills

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Clinical care

Gait analysis

Mobile care delivery

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics (CAAHEP) or related bachelor's with cert

Tools

CPRS

VistA

DSS

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Clinical Orthotist-Proshetist to operate a mobile lab delivering on-site care to Puget Sound area CBOCs. The role involves complex case management and independent treatment planning.

The position requires active board certification, a CACPAEP degree, and experience with mobile care delivery. Travel is integral and compliance with accreditation standards is mandatory.