Summary

This position functions in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service - located at the Orlando VAMC OR Lake Baldwin VA Clinic. The Orthotist Prosthetist is specifically trained to manage the custom designed - fabricated - modified and fitted orthoses and prostheses based upon the clinical assessment. **A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval - available funding - and in accordance with policy.**

Duties

• The Orthotist-Prosthetist functions primarily in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the Orlando VAMC
• The Orthotist/Prosthetist provides appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic devices and treatment
• To accomplish this goal - the Orthotist/Prosthetist: Conducts an examination of the patient and assessment of their individual needs and desires
• Ensures compliance with the treatment plan
• Designs - selects components - takes measurements/casting of the patient - executes fabrication and fitting of the device to the patient
• Ensures proper documentation of the patient record
• Provides continuing care and periodic examination of the patient and the orthotic/prosthetic device to assess fit - function and changing needs of the patient
• This is a developmental position and duties may include but are not limited to the following at each progressive grade level up to the full-performance/independence level (GS-11): GS-07 Performs a limited assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of the patient's orthotic prosthetic needs and desires under the supervision of the orthotist prosthetist
• In conjunction with the orthotist prosthetist formulates an orthotic prosthetic treatment plan to meet the specific needs and goals of the patient
• Performs the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate orthotic services - which may include modification of the orthosis
• Provides appropriate follow up care to assure optimal fit and function of the orthosis prosthesis
• Complies with practice - procedures and regulations regarding human resource management - physical environment management - business/financial management and organizational management
• GS-09 Performs a limited assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of the patients orthotic prosthetic needs
• This includes - but is not limited to - the evaluation of the following: physical assessment circulation skin integrity posture orthotic prosthetic requirements Within the scope of privileging - follows an orthotic prosthetic treatment plan to meet specific needs and goals of the patient
• Within scope of privileging - performs the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate orthotic prosthetic device
• Within scope of privileging - provide continuing patient care and periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the orthosis prosthesis
• Complies with policies - procedures and regulations regarding HR management - physical environment management - business/financial management and organizational management
• Participate in personal and professional development through continuing education - training - research and organizational affiliations GS-11 Performs a limited assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of the patients orthotic/prosthetic needs
• Within the scope of privileging - follows an orthotic/prosthetic treatment plan to meet specific needs and goals of the patient Within scope of privileging - performs the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate orthotic/prosthetic services - which may include fabrication of the orthosis/prosthesis Within scope of privileging - provide continuing patient care and periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the orthosis/prosthesis Complies with policies - procedures and regulations regarding human resource management - physical environment management - business/financial management and organizational management
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 82454F - 82455F - 80142F / ORTHOTIST/PROSTHETIST Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval - available funding - and in accordance with agency policy
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel: Driving may be needed to cover other clinics locally on occasion
• Active state driver's license will be required during onboarding
• Additional Benefits Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child.