Orthotist/Prosthetist-Advanced Practitioner

Veterans Health Administration; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Oklahoma City seeks an Orthotist/Prosthetist – Advanced Practitioner to join the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation service. Certification by ABC or BOC is required; may director or educate Prosthetic-Orthotic Residents.

The role travels to other OKC VA locations up to 25% and requires maintaining government vehicle qualifications. EDRP eligibility with potential loan repayment is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Or a bachelor's in any major with a post-graduate orthotics/prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Foreign graduates must show a Bachelor's with orthotics/prosthetics specialization; may qualify via Grandfathering provisions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Training others

Staff supervision

Budget & inventory

Education

Bachelor's in orthotics & prosthetics (CAAHEP)

Bachelor's + post-graduate certificate (CAAHEP)

Foreign grads: degree in orthotics & prosthetics

Tools

NPPD

PNS package

CPRS

DSS

Job description

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 4 months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

The Physical Medicine and Rehab service line is recruiting for 1 Orthotist/Prosthetist- Advanced Practitioner. ABC or BOC Practitioner Certification is required at this level. A Prosthetist/Orthotist 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.

This position travels to other locations within the OKC VAHCS up to 25% and maintains current qualifications for the use of government owned vehicles.

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. Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.
• Education: 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.
• Foreign Graduates: Graduates of foreign degree programs must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
• 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.
• Foreign Education: Graduates of foreign degree programs must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics. 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 Requirements GS 12 Orthotist-Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner)- Above the Full Performance Level

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met:

Experience. Completion of 1 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 conditions.

GS-12 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)- In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment- specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS, Vista, DSS, HCPCS codes and other patient database information.
• Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees.