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Orthotist-Prosthetist-Advanced Practitioner
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 61 days ago
On-site Sioux Falls, SD $90K – $116K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Orthotist And Prosthetist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position functions as an advanced clinical member of the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System (SF VAHCS) Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Services service line in the role of a Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) program clinician.
What You'll Do
- →The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- →As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- →This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- →This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for assuring accreditation of the CBOC locations served in compliance with ABC rules and regulations.
- →The role includes a variety of administrative duties such as budget development, managing inventory and resources, overseeing the orthotic and prosthetic schedule, devising short- and long-range goals in accordance with local, VISN, and VHA central office direction, and conducting quality assurance activities.
- →Regularly assigned to virtually attend interdisciplinary orthotic and prosthetic clinics conducted at the Sioux Falls VAHCS and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan for the most complex types of conditions.
- →Communicates and interacts with physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular care, podiatry, oncology, etc. as a subject matter expert to develop the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan.
- →Complex patient analysis in accordance with established procedures for patients with unusual conditions, multiple complex conditions, interrelated conditions.
- →Will provide ongoing care and periodic evaluation to assure, maintain, and document optimal fit and function of prostheses, orthoses, soft goods, inserts, shoes, and compression devices provided to patients.
- →The Orthotist-Prosthetist may provide oversight of fitters and/or technicians as assigned based on certification requirements.
- →Will be called upon to provide educational in-services to physician groups such as podiatry, primary care, PMRS, orthopedics, or other groups as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday-Schedule can be discussed during interview.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Driving License Requirement: Unrestricted driver's license is required.
- ✓Must provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during onboaring.
- ✓Physical Examination: A driver's physical is required for this position.
Personality Fit
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