Prosthetic Representative

Veterans Health Administration; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Prosthetic Representative to support the optimization of health and independence for Veterans through prosthetic and sensory aid services across VISN, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and domiciliaries.

This role requires knowledge of procurement processes, the ability to coordinate multiple DME requests, and effective liaison with healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of devices and services.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and English language requirements must be met.
• Experience and education combinations acceptable: one year of experience or a relevant degree plus coursework.
• Foreign education and grandfathering provisions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support to optimize health and independence of Veterans through prosthetic and sensory aid services in VISN, inpatient/outpatient clinics, and domiciliaries.
• Perform the full range of developmental prosthetic and sensory aids assignments and coordinate related requests with health care providers, patients, caregivers, and vendors.

Job description

This position provides support to optimize the health and independence of the Veteran services provided within various settings, including the Veterans Integrated Service (VISN), Inpatient Clinics, Outpatient Clinics, and domiciliaries. This position performs the full range of developmental prosthetic and sensory aids assignments.

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.
• Experience and Education: Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below. (1) Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; or (2) Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; or (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
• Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the United States must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials, and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to experience gained in conventional United States programs.
• English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. 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

• GS-05 Prosthetic Representative Experience. None beyond the basic requirement.
• GS-07 Prosthetic Representative Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level, directly related to the position to be filled. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to understand and apply processes, procedures, regulations, and laws as it applies to purchasing and the provision of prosthetic items/services. Ability to coordinate multiple requests for durable medical equipment (DME), including repairs, services, and benefits. Ability to act as a liaison with and work effectively with health care providers, patients, caregivers and vendors to ensure that the most appropriate device and services are received timely. Ability to monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with contract requirements.
• GS-09 Prosthetic Representative Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, that is directly related to the position to be filled. OR, Education. Education equivalent to two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours may include, but is not limited to, any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of methods to identify trends and