Veteran Orthotics Pedorthist Technician

Veterans Health Administration; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Health Technician (Pedorthist) to fit orthotic devices for veterans in the Orthotic Laboratory within the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Department. The incumbent will provide direct patient care to adults with specialized needs, under credentialing oversight, in Ponce and Mayaguez clinics and a Medical Center.

Qualifications emphasize board certification in pedorthics (ABC/BOC) or temporary non-credentialed pathways with ongoing certification efforts.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board certified in pedorthics by ABC or credentialed by BOC, or approved temporary credential.
• Non-credentialed individuals may be appointed at entry level and must obtain certification.
• Selective Placement Factor: Proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Fit orthotic devices to Veteran patients in the Orthotic Laboratory.
• Provide patient care, services and support to adult veterans with specialized needs.
• Comply with credentialing requirements and timelines for certification.

Skills

Patient assessments

Device fitting

Communication

HCPCS coding knowledge

Education

ABC/BOC pedorthics credential

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Health Technician (Pedorthist) to fit orthotic devices for veterans in the Orthotic Laboratory within the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Department. The incumbent will provide direct patient care to adults with specialized needs, under credentialing oversight, in Ponce and Mayaguez clinics and a Medical Center.

Qualifications emphasize board certification in pedorthics (ABC/BOC) or temporary non-credentialed pathways with ongoing certification efforts.