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Prosthetist-Orthotist Clinical Director (Regional Amputee Center)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
About the Role
The Prosthetist-Orthotist Regional Clinical Director provides leadership for regional O&P Services and works under the supervision of the Regional Amputation Center Medical Director in collaboration with the VISN Prosthetic Representative (VPR) in the VISN where the Regional Amputation Center (RAC) resides.
What You'll Do
- →The assignment involves clinical care and program development in the areas of business operations, regulatory issues, education, and research.
- →The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert to Regional and National Workgroups in orthotic and prosthetic clinical services and other services.
- →ABC or BOC must certify incumbent at the practitioner level in both prosthetics and orthotics.
- →The tasks performed by the Orthotist-Prosthetist Regional Clinical Director include, but are not limited to: Clinical Care: Acts as a Regional and National resource in the care of Veterans with amputations Provides expert level direct clinical skills in the evaluation, prescription formulation, fitting, alignment, and delivery of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
- →Considers new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions.
- →Utilizes effective communication skills at all levels to enhance team functioning and clinical care.
- →Develops, implements and documents in CPRS the evaluation and treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients.
- →Manages the efficient use and ownership of diagnostic equipment such as CAD/CAM and gait analysis equipment.
- →Utilizes telehealth practices to enhance the regional care of Veterans with amputations.
- →Participates in the development of team processes in the RAC program as well as resource/consultant with significant multidisciplinary involvement.
- →Business Operations: Provides leadership for the RAC, the Amputee System of Care (AScC), and Prosthetics and Sensory Aids, to develop and implement a strategic plan to accomplish the goals of the VA National Amputation System of Care.
- →The incumbent ensures that Prosthetic and Orthotic laboratories meet industry standards and provide quality products and services to patients.
- →Assists to access VA Orthotist/Prosthetist certification and accreditation of VA Orthotic/Prosthetic clinical services within PM&R to include practitioners located at the Fredericksburg health care center location.
- →Monitors and implements regional compliance for accreditation of Orthotic/Prosthetic clinical services with all relative credentialing organizations, e.g.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓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).
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 9251c5b1-937a-46ff-93e6-f68b346cb134
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