Orthotist-Prosthetist

Overview

This position functions as part of the VISN 20 Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service primarily in the Orthotic & Prosthetic Clinical Service. The Prosthetics and Sensory Aides Service Line in VISN 20 is unique in that it is a fully integrated system at the VISN level. Although our staff are assigned to specific primary duty stations at the facility level, our staff are not employed by that facility and rather work for the VISN.

This position is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. and is part of the VISN 20 Prosthetics Integrated Service Line.

• Treatment of all amputation levels including upper limb, hip disarticulation levels.
• Serve as an advisor to physicians, therapists and other medical professionals with regard to indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry, prescription criteria.
• Maintain liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspect facilities and services and participate in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
• Participate in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating usefulness and compiling data.
• Attend clinics as a fully participating member of the treatment team with influence in the development of the treatment plan; requires advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, etiology of diseases, psychology and age-related competencies.
• Conduct clinical patient analysis (e.g., gait, range of motion, lifestyle) for patients with complex conditions and design unique devices to accommodate those conditions.
• Manage patient load and complete required documentation (VISTA, CPRS, encounters, OWLS) and other evolving requirements; may include inventory control and ordering for patient-specific needs.
• Review and triage orthotic/prosthetic consults and prosthetics requests daily; coordinate with scheduling to determine in-house vs. outside vendor care. Orthotist
  - Prosthetists may not direct veterans to a specific outside commercial partner.
• Provide custom devices as prescribed (casting, digitizing, scanning, model preparation, material/component selection, thermoforming, trimming, assembly) and ensure safety and manufacturer recommendations are followed for final delivery.
• May provide educational in-services to physician groups or other groups as assigned.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and regulations in HR, physical environment, business and financial management, and organizational management.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Not available.

This is a virtual position.

Authorized

Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification (I-9). Effective May 7, 2025, REAL  IDs are required where applicable.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

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 be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program, or a bachelor’s degree or higher with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP-accredited program. Foreign graduates must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with specialization in orthotics and prosthetics and may require credential evaluation.
• Board…