Orthotist-Prosthetist Supervisor

Summary

The prosthetist/orthotist at this level serves as the supervisor and laboratory manager for large laboratories or multiple satellite laboratories, reporting to the Chief of the Central Fabrication Unit. This assignment includes serving as a VISN resource/consultant for orthotics and prosthetics; and performing or overseeing testing and evaluation of design concepts. Incumbent will supervise a service of significant complexity, such as Central Fabrication Unit.

Duties

• **THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS ANNOUNCMENT MAY CLOSE SOONER THAN POSTED DATE. **Resumes/Questionnaires received in USA Staffing in response to this announcement will be maintained in the USA Staffing job file. Qualification determinations will be done based on the applicant's resume/questionnaire/documents submitted for the position and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to Service. **The initial cut off of eligible applicants will be 07/13/2026 Subsequent cut-off dates will be the 19th of each month or as needed. The vacancy announcement will remain open until closed 12/21/2026, canceled or filled. ** VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Provides oversight planning, and evaluation of prosthetic clinical services at the facility level to ensure effective coordination of prosthetic and orthotic are within overall healthcare delivery. Responsibilities include laboratory accreditation, regulatory compliance, budgeting, data reporting, inventory management, contract reviews, and staff supervision. Also performs full supervisory duties, including work assignment, performance management, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions, while serving as a consultant across multiple medical centers on prosthetic clinical services and patient care delivery 1. The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of laboratory staff, equipment, physical plant and other material sources relating to the prosthetic/orthotic laboratories within designated facilities. 2. Establishes and implements program goals to accomplish the multiple missions of the Central Fabrication Unit services within the resources available and time frame set. The incumbent is responsible for providing a vision and leading the development of these activities, as well as writing directives for clinical and administrative support staff. 3. Ensures proper and timely product design, fabrication, fitting and delivery of prosthetic/orthotic devices in compliance with the physicians and clinic requests. 4. Builds and maintains relationships with affiliate providers and seeks opportunities to network across VISN 10 and beyond. 5. Ensures the maintenance of medical and administrative records and data to ensure proper documentation for JC, CARF, ABC and quality assurances purposes. Maintains ABC accreditation for lab. VISN 10 FS# 91757-0. 6. Ensures that all management reports and data are prepared, reviewed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner. 7. Maintains appropriate inventory accountability and levels. 8. Establishment and appropriate maintenance of employee records. 9. Facilitates and manages hiring and staffing activities related to their local station FTE. 10.Designs and implements training and competencies for current and new staff, as well as affiliate providers, and regularly updates as technology changes. Competencies and training courses are documented at least annually. Ensures appropriate completion of all TMS and required education amongst subordinate staff. 11. Utilizes LEAN theories and principles of High Reliability Organization (HRO) in managing daily workflow. 12. Maintains occupational safety and facility safety requirements that are unique to the lab. Escalates concerns and proactively identifies and resolves potential safety issues. 13. Incumbent will be required to support national EHRM implementation and facility/ VISN goals related to deployment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91757-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.