Orthotist-Prosthetist Job in Aspinwall, PA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The general responsibilities of the Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist include such work as:

(1) Planning, developing, and directing an Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory and related Clinical Activities.
(2) Serving as an advisor to physicians, therapists and other medical professionals.
(3) Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices.
(4) Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
(5) Participating in investigative/research project studies.
(6) Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities.

Other Duties include:

1. Following established regulations and procedures to insure patient privacy.
2. Identifying biomechanical conditions.
3. Conducting gait analysis, range of motion, coordination and balance, motor skills, and clinical assessment studies in accordance with occupational principles for unusual conditions, multiple complex interrelated conditions, etc.
4. Interviewing patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, ability to use the device.
5. Measuring casts or scans.
6. Recognizing physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life- threatening implications.
7. Assessing patient and discussing the assessment with the physician/requesting provider.
8. Considering new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices.
9. Selecting materials, components, and appropriate equipment to be used in fabrication of the device.
10. Fabricating components, or selects and modifies components, and assembles these into the finished device. Uses CAD/CAM system as appropriate in this process and performs preliminary alignment. Manages and Administers CAD/CAM operation as a Clinical Fabrication facility, overseeing these systems.
11. Fitting device on patient, assures preliminary alignment, and performs subsequent dynamic alignment.
12. Assessing and/or modifies fit and function of the device as fabricated and makes appropriate modifications to insure optimum patient outcome.
13. Evaluating patient's ability to don/doff the device provides training to the patient and/or caregiver in its use and maintenance. This may also include training the clinical staff.
14. Explaining procedures and processes to the patient to reduce anxiety and gain support and cooperation in all stages of the process.
15. Maintaining the patient's record, including the electronic record, in accordance with established JCAHO/ABC/BOC regulatory guidelines for records.
16. Attending professional and manufacturer's training seminars.
17. Completing mandatory training per hospital requirements.
18. Maintaining professional credentials and/or competency (ABC/BOC).
19. Observing appropriate, established infection control guidelines.
20. Following environmental and occupational safety guidelines.
21. Communicating and interacting with physicians, allied health professionals, patient and caregiver in various interdisciplinary clinical settings as a subject matter expert.
22. Providing guidance and direction to lower graded O/P staff.
23. Managing the daily operations of a Large Lab or Labs.
24. Planning clinical schedule for Orthotics and Prosthetics.
25. Conducting site surveys of commercial vendors to insure vendor regulatory compliance.
26. Evaluating the ability of a vendor to provide a product responsible for accreditation compliance.
27. Develops both short & long range plans/goals for the lab in accordance with local Headquarters direction.
28. Developing budget plan for lab and managing inventory of stock items, fabrication materials, and components.
29. Assuring safe workplace considering environmental concerns, OSHA/JCAHO regulations
30. Conducting quality assurance activities.
31. Supervising O/P lab staff evaluating employee performance, approving leave, interviewing candidates for positions, recommending promotions, giving advice, counseling/effecting disciplinary action, resolving complaints, etc.
32. Developing recommendations for revisions or improvements of VA Prosthetic/Orthotic Laboratory policies.
33. Assigning workload giving due consideration to priorities, requisite needs, and capabilities of the Prosthetic/Orthotic Lab.
34. Evaluating performance and competencies.
35. Analyzing training/developmental needs of subordinate employees and makes provisions for this training.
36. Allocates resources within budget and time and staff constraints; effectively using all resources.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 06/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12740443.

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Next steps

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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.