Duties

VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ
Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for oversight of the mobile lab when stationed at the Erie Health Care Center and ensures compliance with regulations and accreditation standards. This includes planning the orthotics and prosthetics clinical schedule, collaborating with contract employees, devising short- and long-range goals in accordance with local, VISN, and VA Central Office direction, and conducting quality assurance activities. Follows all manufacturers' specifications related to patient safety, lab safety and component safety.
• Safely and proficiently maintain a safe clinical environment through routine inspection of equipment and physical area and requesting work orders for maintenance and repairs as needed. Assures a safe workplace, considering environmental concerns, OSHA and Joint Commission regulations.
• Oversees 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 prosthetics software package, Decision Support System (DSS) and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and certification requirements for individuals.
• Performs complex patient analyses in accordance with established procedures for patients with unusual conditions, multiple complex and potentially interrelated conditions. Assesses the patient for contraindications and discusses the assessment with the requesting provider for the purpose of developing the overall treatment plan; Considers new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications.
• Performs patient clinical assessments to include gait, range of motion, lifestyle, skin integrity, etc., for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications and designs unique and innovative devices to accommodate those conditions and comorbidities.
• Contributes to the development of prescription criteria for prosthetic and orthotic devices and develops the final coding for all prosthetic limb and custom orthotic device prescriptions while in the clinic at the time of patient evaluation.
• Attends clinics as a fully participating member of the treatment team and contributes to the development of the treatment plan.
• Knowledgeable with the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Fits prefabricated braces and serves as the subject matter expert for these types of services/products.
• Fits, fabricates, adjusts and repairs custom prostheses and orthoses through various methods and materials and measures and fits patients for prefabricated devices.
• Measures, casts and scans patients to develop positive molds for custom devices.
• Prepares the positive mold and performs scans, tracing, and impressions of body segments for lamination and/or metal, thermoplastic, thermosetting acrylic or epoxy resins, carbon, fiberglass and nylon.
• Performs biomechanical/bench alignment, formation of metal components and bench fabrication for prostheses and orthoses.
• Follows all manufacturers' specifications related to patient safety, lab safety and component safety.
• Evaluates the final product as to the specifications, trim lines, contours, quality, pleasing cosmetic aesthetics and safety of the item.
• Submits, packs and ships necessary items as pertaining to the work.
• Completes electronic progress notes on patients assigned, at required intervals.
• Completes all required documentation of workload, procedure coding, appointments and encounters.
• Compliant with consult management and scheduling guidelines.
• Safely and proficiently maintain a safe clinical environment through routine inspection of equipment and physical area and requesting work orders for maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Follows established practices and reports to supervisor, as promptly as possible, any occupational illness or injury sustained.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Completes mandatory training within deadline and attends required meetings.
• Communicates and interacts with patients and caregivers, as a subject matter expert to develop the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan.
• Serves on or chairs work groups, committees, subcommittees and/or teams as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• 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 probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Transcript

  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/23/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12339301.

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  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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  Agency contact information

  Ahsha Konate

  Phone

  412-822-1454

  Email

  Ahsha.Konate@va.gov

  Address

  Erie VA Medical Center
  135 East 38th Street
  Erie, PA 16504
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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