Orthotist-Prosthetist

Veterans Health Administration; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Sioux Falls seeks an advanced clinical Orthotist-Prosthetist within the MoPOC program to lead complex prosthetic/orthotic care for Veterans.

The role blends direct patient care, schedule oversight, and participation in interdisciplinary clinics, with responsibilities spanning budget, inventory, quality assurance, and program development in alignment with VHA policies. Regular telework is not available, and the position requires on-site involvement.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Accredit CBOC locations in compliance with ABC rules and regulations.
• Manage budget, inventory, and resources; oversee orthotic/prosthetic schedule; set short- and long-range goals per local/VISN/VHA direction; conduct quality assurance.
• Attend interdisciplinary orthotic and prosthetic clinics; participate as a team member to influence treatment plans for complex cases.
• Develop and review prosthetics requests daily; coordinate with scheduling; understand federal acquisition regulations when referring Veterans to external partners.
• Oversee fitters/technicians as assigned; provide educational in-services to medical groups; work schedule 7:00am-5:30pm Mon-Thu; no telework.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position functions as an advanced clinical member of the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System (SF VAHCS) Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Services service line in the role of a Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program clinician.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for assuring accreditation of the CBOC locations served in compliance with ABC rules and regulations.

The role includes a variety of 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.

Regularly assigned to virtually attend interdisciplinary orthotic and prosthetic clinics conducted at the Sioux Falls VAHCS and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan for the most complex types of conditions.

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.

Complex patient analysis in accordance with established procedures for patients with unusual conditions, multiple complex conditions, interrelated conditions. Will provide ongoing care and periodic evaluation to assure, maintain, and document optimal fit and function of prostheses, orthoses, soft goods, inserts, shoes, and compression devices provided to patients.

Will review and triage prosthetics requests daily and communicate with the scheduling team as to which patients to schedule in-house and which to be sent to outside commercial vendors based on a detailed understanding of patient presentation and needs, and clinical availability and resources to meet those needs, and will understand and comply with federal acquisition regulations when sending Veterans to commercial partners for care.

The Orthotist-Prosthetist may provide oversight of fitters and/or technicians as assigned based on certification requirements. Will be called upon to provide educational in-services to physician groups such as podiatry, primary care, PMRS, orthopedics, or other groups as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday-Schedule can be discussed during interview. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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