Pedorthist Technician: Custom Orthotics & Footwear

Veterans Health Administration; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Health Technician (Pedorthist) for the VA Clinic Indian River in Florida. The role involves assessing patients, designing and fabricating orthopedic footwear and devices, ensuring prescription accuracy, and supporting mobility and comfort through advanced pedorthic treatment and patient education.

Applicants may be referred pending certification requirements; full performance level is GS-7 and involves coordination with PSAS within the VA Clinic Indian

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-6 level or equivalent.
• Experience designing pedorthic devices and assessing device specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop follow-up treatment plans for complex pedorthic devices.
• Process paperwork for pedorthic devices produced and fitted by vendors.
• Place administrative orders with procurement staff for treatment modalities.
• Assess device types for structural soundness and adherence to prescriptions.
• Process consults and orders as part of patient care.

Skills

Pedorthic design

Device assessment

Written communication

Oral communication

Device fabrication

Innovative pedorthic devices

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Health Technician (Pedorthist) for the VA Clinic Indian River in Florida. The role involves assessing patients, designing and fabricating orthopedic footwear and devices, ensuring prescription accuracy, and supporting mobility and comfort through advanced pedorthic treatment and patient education.

Applicants may be referred pending certification requirements; full performance level is GS-7 and involves coordination with PSAS within the VA Clinic Indian