Orthotist/Prosthetist — Impactful Lab Role (Relocation Covered)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Orthotist/Prosthetist in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. You will provide custom orthotic and prosthetic devices based on physician prescriptions and patient needs.

Applicants must be board certified (ABC/BOC) and meet English proficiency requirements; relocation expenses may be reimbursed per policy. GS-11 level with related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• OR, a bachelor's degree with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Board certification by ABC or BOC as orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist; current certification and CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthotic and/or prosthetic devices and treatment per physician's prescription.
• Assess patient needs, perform clinical analyses (gait, ROM, lifestyle) and design custom devices.
• Collaborate with the treatment team in clinics and participate in plan development.

Skills

Clinical gait analysis

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP-accredited orthotics & prosthetics program

Bachelor's degree in any major + orthotics/prosthetics certificate (CAAHEP)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Orthotist/Prosthetist in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. You will provide custom orthotic and prosthetic devices based on physician prescriptions and patient needs.

Applicants must be board certified (ABC/BOC) and meet English proficiency requirements; relocation expenses may be reimbursed per policy. GS-11 level with related experience is expected.