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Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As an Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, you will be serving our nation's heroes in our soon to open, state-of-the art medical facility.
VHA provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The Veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment.
We are seeking new team members interested in working in this environment. We are looking for team members that possess high energy, a strong work ethic, integrity, who are kind and empathetic, have a sense of humor, and who enjoy working for a collaborative, team-oriented system.
We invite you to apply to become part of a team of professionals engaged in promoting positive organizational change to improve business outcomes and create a positive healthcare experience for patients, families, and caregivers.
Since 1972, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 240,000 veterans living in our catchment area. In addition to our main facility in Las Vegas, we offer services in two community-based outpatient clinics located in Henderson and Pahrump. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.
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.
This is an External announcement. If you ARE a current permanent Federal employee, please apply to: VHA-593-17-AJ1992616EJ-BU.
NOTE: Please read vacancy announcement carefully. You must apply online or fax your documents.
08/09/2017 to 08/25/2017
$72,714 - $94,530 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Yes
VHA-593-17-AJ1996895EJ
476596400
The Orthotist-Prosthetist (Supervisory). An allied health professional specifically trained to provide or manage the provision of custom designed, fabricated, modified and fitted orthoses and prostheses based upon the independent or consultative clinical assessment of the patient's unique needs and desires, as well as their expectations and pursuant to a physician's prescription.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic device
-Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts;
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Functional Statement Title/#: Supervisory Prosthetist/Orthotist, FS#000000
Location: Main Hospital
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
b. Certification. Certification is required at the practitioner level by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist. (REQUIRED).
c. English Language Proficiency. Orthotists, Prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
EXPERIENCE:
Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of Orthotist-Prosthetist.
(c) Orthotist/Prosthetist. An allied health professional specifically trained to provide or manage the provision of custom designed, fabricated, modified and fitted orthoses and prostheses based upon the independent or consultative clinical assessment of the patient's unique needs and desires, as well as their expectations and pursuant to a physician's prescription.
NOTE: Orthotists, prosthetists, and orthotist/prosthetists are sometimes referred to as "Practitioners", "Clinicians", and "Clinical Practitioners".
(2) Creditable Experience - Knowledge of Current Professional Orthotic and/or Prosthetic Principles andPractices. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with current professional orthotic and/or prostheticprofessionalpractice.
(3) Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level and is directly related to the position to be filled.
(4) Part-Time Experience. Part-time experience is creditable according to its relationship to a full-time work week. For example, an individual employed 20 hours per week, or on a ½ time basis, would receive 1 work week credit for each 2 weeks of service
Grade determination:
GS-12: Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level as an orthotist/prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team which includes significant involvement in treatment plan development for the most complex types of conditions. Certification is required at the practitioner level by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist. Certification as a technician or fitter does not meet this requirement. Candidates must fully meet the KSAs at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by the ABC, BOC, the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), the International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (IAOP), the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), etc.
*2. Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management, inventory management, space and workload planning as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database, a knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software package, and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories.
*3. Ability to analyze data and provide reports using HCPCS codes and other patient database information.
*4. Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices.
*5. Ability to manage and supervise employees. (To be used if the assignment is supervisory in nature.)
(c) Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
1. Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist. Theorthotist/prosthetist at this level serves as supervisor of an orthotics/prosthetics laboratory assessing, planning, and evaluating the orthotic/prosthetic program at the facility level to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of orthotic/prosthetic services and the overall delivery of health care. Responsibilities include assuring the accreditation of the laboratory, regulatory compliance, and a variety of administrative duties such as developing a budget, managing inventory and resources, overseeing contract employees, supervising assigned staff, etc. The assignment includes performance of the full range of supervisory duties. This includes responsibility for assignment of duties; development of performance standards and performance evaluations; and recommendations for appointment, awards, advancement, and when appropriate, disciplinary action; etc. At this level, the orthotist/prosthetist serves as a consultant within orthotic and prosthetic treatment service and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to patients.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office) and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for fessional and Scientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
It is
your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are RECEIVED by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, August 25, 2017 in order to be considered. We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, interruptions in internet service, etc. You must submit a complete application package. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
You must submit your assessment questionnaire online (through Application Manager) or on http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm1203fx.pdf (if faxed). Do not send printouts of your Application Manager Questionnaire Answers. If you fax your application and/or documentation, please keep a copy of your fax transmittal receipt for future verification, if necessary. If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify that your uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can then verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the "Details" tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/) for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the "Details" tab in the Document area.
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future. Your application must be completed on-line or faxed.
This office does not accept applications by electronic mail (e-mail), regular mail, or in person.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850c IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide (http://www4.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: While not a requirement, applying online for this vacancy is strongly encouraged. Should you choose to apply for this vacancy by fax, please be aware that the way you fill you the form 1203FX and the quality of your fax could affect the way your application packet is uploaded and may result in your being found ineligible for consideration. If a determination is made that your application package is incomplete or illegible, you will receive no further consideration for this announcement. Request for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package or fail to use the instructions for applying listed below.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 25, 2017.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476596400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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