Senior Orthotist/Prosthetist - Mobile Clinic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a highly qualified orthotist/prosthetist to serve in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service.

The MoPOC unit delivers clinical care across satellite clinics and veterans' homes via a mobile laboratory vehicle. The incumbent will coordinate complex treatment plans, work within interdisciplinary teams, and meet rigorous regulatory standards as a full member of the clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Bachelor's degree in any major with a post-graduate orthotics/prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP-accredited program (foreign graduates accepted).
• Board certification in ABC or BOC as orthotist-prosthetist.

Responsibilities

• Develops orthotic/prosthetic treatment plans as a subject matter expert.
• Performs complex patient analyses for unusual or multiple conditions.
• Provides clinical care in a mobile prosthetics and orthotics clinic (MoPOC) and travels to satellite clinics and veterans' homes as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics (CAAHEP)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a highly qualified orthotist/prosthetist to serve in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service.

The MoPOC unit delivers clinical care across satellite clinics and veterans' homes via a mobile laboratory vehicle. The incumbent will coordinate complex treatment plans, work within interdisciplinary teams, and meet rigorous regulatory standards as a full member of the clinical staff.