Orthotist-Prosthetist-Advanced

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$89,515.00/yr - $/yr

The person in this position functions as an advanced clinical member of the Birmingham VA Medical Center Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Services in the role of a Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program clinician.

As a MoPOC clinical provider you will be responsible for all the clinical care needs - administrative oversight - and accreditation compliance for the local VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics served - and for independently managing and operating a small mobile lab.

• 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 as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Certification:
  Must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an Orthotist - Prosthetist - or Orthotist/Prosthetist
• Education:
  
  Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program
• OR a bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program
• 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 requirements above - you must meet the grade determinations below: GS-12 Level: You must have completed one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as an Orthotist/Prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team which includes significant involvement in treatment plan development for the most complex types of condition
• AND Can demonstrate the following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by ABC, BOC, the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), the International Association of Orthotist and Prosthetist (IAOP), the American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetists (AAOP), Joint commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) - etc

2. Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management - inventory management - space and workload planning - as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD) - knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software (PNS) packet - Decision Support System (DSS) - and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and certification requirements for individuals

3. Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS - VISTA - DSS - HCPCS codes and other patient database information

4. Ability to provide training to orthotist/prosthetist in new technologies and innovations in devices

References: VA Handbook 5005 VA Qualification Standard Appendix G32. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS- 11

Preferred Experience:

Certification by American Board for Certification as both an Orthotist and Prosthetist is preferred

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Physical Requirements:

The MoPOC Orthotist-Prosthetist functions primarily within VA CBOC facilities

This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity

This position requires potentially long periods of continued sitting - with intermittent bending - pulling - and pushing

Movement between work areas within the health…