In the role of Chief, Prosthetic Treatment Center (PTC) the incumbent is responsible for overall program planning, development, implementing, directing, evaluating, and controlling the prosthetic program of the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center. The PTC is designed to provide a complete range of Prosthetic/Orthotic service to both local Veterans and those referred from other facilities.
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 only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. (1) Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; ~or~ (2) Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; ~or~ (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. 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). Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of directives, handbooks, clinical practice guidelines, and regulations that apply to Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to resolve complex, controversial, or precedent-setting matters. 2. Ability to manage specialty prosthetic services. This includes the ability to provide specialty services based on the unique needs of the patient. 3. Skill and ability to effectively advise senior management officials. 4. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics.??????? 5. Ability to supervise/manage through subordinate supervisors the activities of prosthetic representatives that have diverse functions. 6. Ability to establish and monitor productivity standards and production and performance priorities. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job including their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties include, but are not limited to administering, Supervising, and / or performing work concerned with rendering prosthetic or orthotic services to disabled beneficiaries. Included in the daily work assignments are: Planning, developing, and directing of a large prosthetic and sensory aids program. Serving as the technical advisor to physicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic / orthotic devices. Counseling and advising patients, their families and representatives regarding eligibility for the us of prosthetic and sensory aids. Interpreting prescriptions of medical officers in order to make certain that proper prosthetic / orthotic devices are selected for, or by, the patients. Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic / orthotic devices. Maintaining Liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic / orthotic supplies, services, and inspecting their facilities. Participating in investigative studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating the usefulness of such items, and preparing data for the research projects in conjunction with VA Program Officials, DVA Research and Development and / or private manufacturers. And as necessary, serves as a technical subject matter expert and provides assistance with prosthetic problems to outlying facilities. Applies VA policies, regulations, applicable federal statues, and procedures governing the prosthetic / orthotic program. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required