Pedorthist Health Technician: Advanced Orthotics & Footwear

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic Indian River in VISN8 seeks a Health Technician (Pedorthist) to provide specialized pedorthic care by assessing patients and designing and fabricating orthopedic footwear and devices.

The role ensures prescription accuracy, supports mobility and comfort, and includes patient education. Applicants pending certification may be referred; full credentialing is required.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in pedorthics by the ABC or BOC.
• English language proficiency required.
• Grandfathering provisions may apply for eligible VA staff.
• Citizenship: United States required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and design/ fabricate pedorthic devices and orthopedic footwear.
• Ensure prescription accuracy and device conformity to specifications.
• Educate patients on pedorthic care and mobility improvements.

Skills

Pedorthic design

Device fabrication

Clinical assessment

Written comms

Oral comms

Documentation

Vendor coordination

English proficiency

Tools

Pedorthic equipment

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic Indian River in VISN8 seeks a Health Technician (Pedorthist) to provide specialized pedorthic care by assessing patients and designing and fabricating orthopedic footwear and devices.

The role ensures prescription accuracy, supports mobility and comfort, and includes patient education. Applicants pending certification may be referred; full credentialing is required.