Prosthetic Representative
The administrative aspects of the work require an understanding of statistics, budgeting, contracting, procurement, human resources, the National Prosthetic Patient Database, inventory management and a knowledge of the Prosthetic national software package.
The position also requires knowledge of established management principles, concepts and methodology to identify, analyze and resolve managerial and administrative issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
-Plan, develop, and direct a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program.
- Serve as an advisor to clinicians on selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices.
- Furnish information on new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices.
- Interpret prescriptions of clinicians in order to ensure proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by the patients.
- Authorize the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices.
- Maintain continuous liaison with manufacturers and prosthetic suppliers, inspect their facilities and services and participate in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
- Participate in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluate the usefulness of such items and compile data.
- Provide technical and administrative advice to other facilities on prosthetic problems.
- Develop and implement local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures.
- Authorize and prepare purchase orders.
- Respond to correspondence addressing contractors, Home Oxygen program issues, congressional.
- Implement new local and national guidelines.
- Develop tools that allow monitoring of a quality assurance program.
- Analyze, review and evaluate the results and effectiveness of various monitors and databases.
- Coordinate specialty programs which include clothing allowance, Home Oxygen, Automobile Adaptive Equipment, Home Improvement Structural Alterations (HISA).
- Provide employee training.
- Responsible for and administers personnel management rules, regulations, set guidelines and procedures to assure safe work environment and use of safety equipment.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2020.
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.
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English language.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
to qualify for this position:
Three years of experience that demonstrates:
knowledge of accounting methods; ability to 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; ability compile, research, analyze, comprehend and apply information or data, and ability to work as a team member in a group setting.
OR EDUCATION:
Education equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED OR EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION COMBINATION:
Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED 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).
Grade Determinations:
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE GRADE REQUIREMENTS BELOW:
Experience.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level requires at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS- 9).
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of prosthetic programs related to at least 2 specialty programs such as Spinal Cord Injury Unit (SCIU), Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Home Based Primary Care (GBPC); Driver Rehabilitation Training, Orthotic and Prosthetic Laboratories, Optical Laboratories, or Prosthetic Implants; Ability to advise clinicians on the selection, prescription, and acquisition of a full range of prosthetic devices; Ability to maintain liaison with prosthetic supply manufactures and dealers by inspecting their facilities and services, and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts by providing advisory services to contract specialists; and Knowledge of investigative/research studies for newly developed prosthetic items in order to select pilot wearers, and compile data on item's usefulness.
OR-Education.
Education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of business; a medical field, e.
g.
, kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, etc.
; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study.
Transcripts Required.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II Appendix G34 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.
Physical Requirements:
Work is sedentary and is carried out in an office setting.
There are prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
Ability to retrieve equipment from a storage room is required.
Climbing associated with stocking and retrieval of equipment in storage areas may be necessary.
Incumbent may carry/lift items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The position also requires knowledge of established management principles, concepts and methodology to identify, analyze and resolve managerial and administrative issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.
-Plan, develop, and direct a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program.
- Serve as an advisor to clinicians on selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices.
- Furnish information on new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices.
- Interpret prescriptions of clinicians in order to ensure proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by the patients.
- Authorize the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices.
- Maintain continuous liaison with manufacturers and prosthetic suppliers, inspect their facilities and services and participate in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
- Participate in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluate the usefulness of such items and compile data.
- Provide technical and administrative advice to other facilities on prosthetic problems.
- Develop and implement local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures.
- Authorize and prepare purchase orders.
- Respond to correspondence addressing contractors, Home Oxygen program issues, congressional.
- Implement new local and national guidelines.
- Develop tools that allow monitoring of a quality assurance program.
- Analyze, review and evaluate the results and effectiveness of various monitors and databases.
- Coordinate specialty programs which include clothing allowance, Home Oxygen, Automobile Adaptive Equipment, Home Improvement Structural Alterations (HISA).
- Provide employee training.
- Responsible for and administers personnel management rules, regulations, set guidelines and procedures to assure safe work environment and use of safety equipment.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2020.
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.
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English language.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
to qualify for this position:
Three years of experience that demonstrates:
knowledge of accounting methods; ability to 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; ability compile, research, analyze, comprehend and apply information or data, and ability to work as a team member in a group setting.
OR EDUCATION:
Education equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED OR EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION COMBINATION:
Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED 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).
Grade Determinations:
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE GRADE REQUIREMENTS BELOW:
Experience.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level requires at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS- 9).
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of prosthetic programs related to at least 2 specialty programs such as Spinal Cord Injury Unit (SCIU), Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Home Based Primary Care (GBPC); Driver Rehabilitation Training, Orthotic and Prosthetic Laboratories, Optical Laboratories, or Prosthetic Implants; Ability to advise clinicians on the selection, prescription, and acquisition of a full range of prosthetic devices; Ability to maintain liaison with prosthetic supply manufactures and dealers by inspecting their facilities and services, and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts by providing advisory services to contract specialists; and Knowledge of investigative/research studies for newly developed prosthetic items in order to select pilot wearers, and compile data on item's usefulness.
OR-Education.
Education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of business; a medical field, e.
g.
, kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, etc.
; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study.
Transcripts Required.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II Appendix G34 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.
Physical Requirements:
Work is sedentary and is carried out in an office setting.
There are prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
Ability to retrieve equipment from a storage room is required.
Climbing associated with stocking and retrieval of equipment in storage areas may be necessary.
Incumbent may carry/lift items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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