Prosthetic Representative

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tomah VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking staff in Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) to support veterans’ health and independence. Located at 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI, the role involves coordination of durable medical equipment, services, and prosthetic items to ensure timely delivery and quality care.

Basic requirements include US citizenship, English proficiency, and either relevant experience or a qualifying education

Qualifications

• 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 for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Accounting methods

Research and analysis

Inventory management procedures

Office software (word processing, sp.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 24 sem hrs related to health care/public administration/business

Job description

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Tomah VA Medical Center located at 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The PSAS provides support to optimize the health and independence of the Veteran services provided within various settings, including the Veterans Integrated Service (VISNs), Inpatient Clinics, Outpatient Clinics, and domiciliaries throughout the United States.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Experience: Possess 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
• Education: Possess 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
• Basic Combination Education and Experience: Possess equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education that are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements.

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

In Addition to the Basic Requirement Candidates must meet the following Grade Requirements:

GS-5 Level:

Possess nothing beyond the basic required experience, education or combination of experience and education.

GS-7 Level:

Possess at least one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, directly related to the position to be filled.

And must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

1. Ability to understand and apply processes, procedures, regulations, and laws as it applies to purchasing and the provision of prosthetic items/services.
2. Ability to coordinate multiple requests for durable medical equipment (DME), including repairs, services, and benefits.
3. 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.
4. Ability to monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with contract requirements.

GS-9 Level:

Possess at least one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level, directly related to the position to be filled.

OR

Must possess 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.

And must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of methods to identify trends and causation factors sufficient to analyze prepared data and gather information to inform and advise management.
2. Ability to organize, prioritize, and monitor actions to ensure timeliness
3. Ability to understand and articulate the benefits program options available. This includes communicating with patients, caregivers, health care providers and vendors.
4. Ability to apply and educate others about national, VISN, and facility directives, policies, procedures and regulations.
5. Ability to work effectively with a clinical team and provide recommendations for prosthetic devices.

GS-11 Level:

Possess at least one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, directly related to the position to be filled.

And must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

1. Ability to work independently to set priorities; delegate tasks; meet multiple deadlines; analyze organizational problems; and develop and implement effective solutions to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity.
2. Ability to work with a team, to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities to effectively complete job duties of assignment, such as distributing workload; and monitoring the accuracy, status and progress of work.
3. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, to meet program objectives. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels.
4. Ability to assist in staff development, outcome management, and strategic planning.
5. Ability to act as liaison between staff to resolve informal employee complaints and concerns.
6. Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment goals and strategies that are unique to patients in specialized programs and knowledge of those specific program requirements.

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of EHR, Prosthetics Consults

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-11.

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