The incumbent serves as Assistant to the Chief, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Assistant Chiefs share with the Chief full responsibility for managing and supervising all phases of prosthetic operations.
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. Experience and Education. Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below. (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). Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a Prosthetic Representative on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-0672 occupational series as prosthetic representatives may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) Prosthetic Representatives who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) Employees who are retained as a Prosthetic Representative under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a prosthetic representative. Grade Determinations: GS-12 Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; assessment of competencies; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within the service. 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. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory accrediting organizations. Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer an allocated budget. 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-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged sitting, and occasional bending and stooping, walking, climbing steps, and driving a government vehicle. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading, and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials. The use of safe patient handling equipment is required when appropriate to prevent potential injury to both patients and staff.
VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ The duties of this position are to administer or perform work related to rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to eligible Veterans. This includes but not limited to: Providing supervision, administrative management, and direction to assigned Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) staff with delegated full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the staff activities for the section or equivalent work unit. Serving as a VHA and PSAS representative on local facility committees, workgroups, and teams to address a variety of PSAS's issues, initiatives, and projects. Keeps the PSAS senior staff aware of outcomes and recommendations to enhance the program. Assuring compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements; establishes and monitors performance and quality metrics; reviews and modifies work processes to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness; ensures customer satisfaction; and takes corrective actions as needed. Seeking best practices from other VHA facilities to enhance PSAS's prosthetic and sensory aids program to meet veterans' needs. Maintaining awareness of VA's, VHA's, and PSAS's requirements regarding The Joint Commission standards of care implementation. Providing training, advice, and guidance related to various PSAS's administrative functions, including statistics, data analysis, budgeting to include budget execution; contracting, procurement, human resources, logistics/space, equipment, and supplies. Overseeing the operation of the Prosthetic, Orthotic, optical laboratories, including restorations activities. Provides professional and administrative management of an assigned area to include budget execution. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized