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Job description
Summary
Chief of Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Services is responsible for overall planning, directing, developing, staffing, leading, controlling, and integrating Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Pedorthic services within all Medical Centers and Health Care Systems of VISN 10. The role includes managing clinics, follow‑up treatment from CBOCs, and supporting all related prosthetic/orthotic clinical activities.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States. Non‑citizens may be appointed only when no qualified citizens are available per applicable regulations.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP‑accredited program.
OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in any major plus a post‑graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP‑accredited program.
Foreign graduates must have proof of a minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
Board Certification: Must be certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC). The certificate must be current and the applicant must adhere to continuing education requirements.
English Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
Experience: One year of experience at or above GS‑12 level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of regulatory requirements from ABC, BOC, NCOPE, IAOP, AAOP, JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, and related bodies.
Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management, inventory, space and workload planning, and national patient databases.
Ability to analyze data and provide reports using HCPC codes and other patient database information.
Ability to serve as a consultant on emerging technologies, complex cases, and policy changes.
Ability to supervise clinical staff and manage laboratory operations.
Responsibilities
Serve as supervisor and laboratory manager for large or multiple satellite laboratories.
Act as VISN resource/consultant for orthotics and prosthetics, performing and overseeing testing and evaluation of design concepts.
Oversee and evaluate contract orthotics and prosthetics vendors.
Manage prosthetic staff, equipment, physical plant, and material sources within the network.
Establish and implement program goals, balancing missions with available resources and timeframes.
Lead development of clinical and administrative activities and write directives for staff.
Develop screening and procedural mechanisms to identify target populations across health care systems.
Maintain medical and administrative records for quality assurance and reporting to VISN management.
Prepare budget estimates, workload projections, and submit timely reports to VISN Prosthetic Manager and top management.
Administer formal systemic plans to review the effectiveness of prosthetic clinical programs in accordance with mandates and policies.
Approve procedures for stock and inventory management to ensure appropriate levels and accountability.
Provide technical and administrative assistance to the orthotic and prosthetic clinic, including prescription, evaluation, and repair programs.
Coordinate integration of prosthetic services with other specialty programs such as wound care.
Serve as liaison with contractors, manufacturers, and central fabrication labs, maintaining professional relations.
Represent VISN 10 in the Clinical Services Network and related advisory roles, ensuring clinical needs of beneficiaries are met.
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; position is not virtual.
Functional Statement #: 91818‑0
EEO Statement
The Veterans Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and benefits in accordance with applicable law.
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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