Supervisory Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief)

Full Job Description

The Assistant Chief of Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS), West Palm Beach VAMC, serves as a key managerial and clinical program leader responsible for assisting with the planning, development, coordination, and oversight of prosthetic and sensory aids services for Veterans.

The position supports the Chief in directing operations at the facility level and ensures that all program functions meet regulatory requirements, quality standards, and patient care objectives.

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. Experience and Education: Must possess prior prosthetics experience.

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.

Grandfathering.

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: 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: 1.

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.

2. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within the service. 3.

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.

4. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory accrediting organizations. 5. 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 Preferred Experience: Experience as Prosthetic Representatives or Supervisory Prosthetic Representative.

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.

Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position.

May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing.

May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. Major Duties:

Serves as a Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief) completing a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, activities independently to meet PSASs long-and-short term program goals.

Plans, develops, and directs a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national, VISN, or local level.

Functions or scope of assigned duties include but are not limited to: Assesses competencies; evaluates performance; and recommends awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions.

Leads projects and project teams on activities related to prosthetic and sensory aid activities. Completes a variety of non-supervisory ad hoc projects and assignments personally as needed.

Manages a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics.

Serves as an Assistant Chief located at larger facilities that provide specialty services to smaller facilities and report to a PSAS Service Chief.

Shares with the Chief full responsibility for managing and supervising all phases of prosthetic operations. Serves as Chief of the service in the Chief's absence.

Completes human resources assignments independently, including drafting and developing functional statements, performance standards, and competencies.

Makes PSAS's staff selections; assigns personnel; and provides direction to subordinate staff. Manages the training and evaluation of staff.

Please note: A one year supervisory probation period may be required for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 41024F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized