Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief)

Summary The duties of the Supervisory and/or Non-Supervisory Prosthetic Representative are to administer - supervise - or perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to disabled patients. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyExperience and EducationIndividual must meet at least one of the requirements below(1 )ExperienceOne year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminologyknowledge of accounting methodsability to research - analyze - comprehend - and apply decisionsbasic knowledge of inventory management proceduresability to use computer software packages for word processing - spreadsheet development - and database managementand ability to work independently and as a member of a teamOR (2) EducationA bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care - public administration - or businessThe 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy - physical therapy - kinesiotherapy - social work - psychology - prosthetics - orthotics - respiratory therapy - assistive technology - business law - leadership - healthcare - public administration - or business managementThis course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degreeOR (3) Experience/Education CombinationEquivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifyingMay 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 and meet the criteria)GS-12 Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief): Experience At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade levelDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties - including responsibility for assignment of work to be performedassessment of competenciesevaluation of performanceselection of staffand recommendation of awards - advancements - and disciplinary actions2Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to optimize quality - efficiency - performance - and productivity within the serviceAbility to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment - rehabilitation services - home oxygen - visual or hearing impairment devices - assistive technology - orthotics - or prosthetics4Knowledge of compliance and regulatory accrediting organizations5Ability to manage - interpret - and present fiscal data (i.efund controls - contracts and equipment expenditures) - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer an allocated budgetGrade Determinations: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job including their physical - mental and emotional capacities - without endangering their health or the health of their co-workersSee VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties The incumbent is responsible for completing the following duties/responsibilities: (1) Planning - developing - and directing a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national - VISN or local level(2) Serving as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection - prescription - and acquisition of prosthetic devices involving furnishing information concerning such matters as new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices(3) Interpreting prescriptions of clinicians in order to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for - or by - the patients(4) Authorizing the purchase - fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices(5) Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies - inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts(6) Participating in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items - evaluating the usefulness of such items and compiling of dataand (7) Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilitiesWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc and will be discussed during interviewVirtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 40985-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized