Orthotist/Prosthetist- Advanced Practitioner

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tacoma (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Puget Sound VA Medical Center seeks an Advanced Clinical Orthotist-Prosthetist to lead the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program. You will independently manage a mobile lab, traveling to VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics to deliver clinical care, oversight, and accreditation compliance.

As the sole on-site provider, you will treat clinically complex cases including multiple limb amputations and mobility disabilities, and you will develop and

Formación

• US citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• English language proficiency required for orthotists/prosthetists per 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
• Education: Bachelor’s in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program, or Bachelor’s + post-grad certificate from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Board certification by ABC or BOC current and CE-compliant; technician/pedorthist certifications do not meet this requirement.
• Grandfathering Provision may apply to current VA employees meeting criteria.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manages a mobile lab and travels to VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics to deliver clinical care, administrative oversight, and accreditation compliance.
• Treats clinically complex cases, including multiple limb amputations and mobility disabilities, and develops and implements treatment plans.

Conocimientos

Regulatory knowledge

Admin & budgeting

Data analysis

Training others

Educación

Bachelor's in Orthotics & Prosthetics (CAAHEP)

Bachelor's + post-grad certificate in O&P

Herramientas

NPPD

PNS package

DSS

CPRS/Vista

Descripción del empleo

Advanced Clinical Orthotist-Prosthetist operating the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program for Puget Sound VA Medical Center. Independently manages a mobile lab, traveling to VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to deliver clinical care, administrative oversight, and accreditation compliance. As sole on-site provider, treats clinically complex cases including multiple limb amputations and mobility disabilities, independently developing and implementing treatment plans.

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: Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
• 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. 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.

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 for GS-12 Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner):

• 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.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Preferred Experience:

CPO with 3 plus years of clinical experience; Experience providing mobile care preferred; Must possess a valid, standard US Drivers License. This is a mobile position where the clinician will drive a van to local clinics and veterans homes to provide care. Please note that drive time is included in the Tour of Duty (TOD).