Prosthetic Representative

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Prosthetic Representative at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) to administer and perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to disabled patients.

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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. Experience and Education.

Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below. 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 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 Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Foreign Education.

To be creditable, education completed outside the United States must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials, and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to experience gained in conventional United States programs.

Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.

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).

Grade Determinations: GS-5 Prosthetic Representative (Entry Level): Experience. None beyond the basic requirement. Assignment.

Assignments at this grade level are entry level trainee in nature where the individual receives developmental assignments designed to build upon the base knowledge, skills, and abilities.

At this level, the Prosthetic Representative receives training and instruction to develop proficiency in essential occupational tasks. The work is performed under close supervision.

GS-7 Prosthetic Representative (Developmental Level) Experience.

In addition to the basic requirements, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, directly related to the position to be filled.

And Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs in their resume: Ability to understand and apply processes, procedures, regulations, and laws as it applies to purchasing and the provision of prosthetic items/services.

Ability to coordinate multiple requests for durable medical equipment (DME), including repairs, services, and benefits.

Ability to act as a liaison with and work effectively with health care providers, patients, caregivers and vendors to ensure that the most appropriate device and services are received timely.

Ability to monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with contract requirements. GS-9 Prosthetic Representative (Developmental level): Experience.

In addition to the basic requirements, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level, that is directly related to the position to be filled. OR, Education.

Education equivalent to two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate 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 may 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. And Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs in their resume: Knowledge of methods to identify trends and causation factors sufficient to analyze prepared data and gather information to inform and advise management.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and monitor actions to ensure timeliness. Ability to understand and articulate the benefits program options available.

This includes communicating with patients, caregivers, health care providers and vendors.

Ability to apply and educate others about national, VISN, and facility directives, policies, procedures and regulations.

Ability to work effectively with a clinical team and provide recommendations for prosthetic devices GS-11 Prosthetic Representative (Full Performance Level): Experience.

In addition to the basic requirements, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, that is directly related to the position to be filled.

And Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs in their resume: Ability to work independently to set priorities; delegate tasks; meet multiple deadlines; analyze organizational problems; and develop and implement effective solutions to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity Ability to work with a team, to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities to effectively complete job duties of assignment, such as distributing workload; and monitoring the accuracy, status and progress of work.

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, to meet program objectives.

This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels.

Ability to work independently to set priorities; delegate tasks; meet multiple deadlines; analyze Ability to assist in staff development, outcome management, and strategic planning.

Ability to act as liaison between staff to resolve informal employee complaints and concerns.

Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment goals and strategies that are unique to patients in specialized programs and knowledge of those specific program requirements. Specialty Services.

These are services that are unique to more complex facilities and require in- depth, specialized knowledge of the multiple disabilities that are associated with patients receiving medical and rehabilitative services in these specialty programs.

***Continued in section titled 'Education'** Major Duties:

The duties of the Prosthetic Representative are to administer, supervise, or perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to disabled patients.

Included in this series is such work as: Planning, developing, and directing a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national, VISN or local level.

Serving as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices involving furnishing information concerning such matters as new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices.

Interpreting prescriptions of clinicians in order to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by, the patients.

Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices.

Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.

Participating in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating the usefulness of such items and compiling of data.

Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities.

This work requires the application and interpretation of laws concerning benefits available to disabled patients and of the regulations, procedures and practices based thereon and, in addition, a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices; and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.

VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 52464-F, 52465-F, 52466-F, 52467-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized