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11/16/2017 to 11/30/2017
$40,684 - $78,270 per year
GS 05 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
AMA-18-MMH-2023713-BU
484563400
This position is located in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service and reports to the Chief of PSAS in Amarillo, TX. As a Prosthetic Representative for the Amarillo VA Healthcare System and its outpatient clinics, the incumbent will administer, monitor, or perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aid services to disabled patients.
Duties:
The work requires the application and interpretation of laws concerning benefits available to disabled patients and of the regulations, procedures and practices based thereon and, in addition, a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices; and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.
The administrative aspects of the work require an understanding of statistics, budgeting, contracting and procurement, the National Prosthetic Patient Database, inventory management and knowledge of the Prosthetic national software package. A Prosthetic Representative must have analytical ability, social awareness, tact and diplomacy, and good communication skills. He/she must be able to anticipate the need for action. He/she must also possess the ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups and to adjust to difficult or stressful situations.
Incumbent counsel's veterans and their families about benefits to which they may be entitled, assesses and evaluates medical accessory needs for home care, and recommends medical equipment feasible for use in the home environment. The incumbent makes home visits to severely disabled veterans beneficiaries who are unable to travel to the Medical Center. Inspects and evaluates contractor/vendor facilities and services in the area.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Functional Statement Title/#: Prosthetic Representative
Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary and is carried out in an office setting. There exists 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.
Basic Requirements:
Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements you must meet one of the following grade requirements:
GS-5: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-7: Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to understand and apply procedures, regulations, and laws; Knowledge of procurement practices; Knowledge of appropriations and obligations relating to accounts; Knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology; and Knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and execution.-OR-- Education. Advanced Entry Level Placement which criteria is described in the questionnaire. Appropriate bachelor's degrees include business; those in a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthotics, prosthetics, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Transcripts Required
GS-9: Experience. At least one full year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to maintain and control an inventory system; and Knowledge of methods to identify trends and causation factors sufficient to analyze prepared data and gather information to inform and advise management.-OR-Education. Education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate 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.
GS-11: Experience. 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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
References: VA HANDBOOK ,5005/15, PART II, APPENDIX G34
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-0672-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-0672-05 to GS-0672-11.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
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