This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center under the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The incumbent serves as a Prosthetic Representative (Supervisor); supervising the full range of all phases of prosthetic operations and PSAS's staff.

Duties

The incumbent will share in the management and supervision of all phases of Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service operations. In addition, incumbent, independently or as directed by the Site Manager: Plans, develops, and directs the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program. Responsible for the proper application of laws, rules and regulations. Understands the unique characteristics of the facility, particularly the special medical programs, such as Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Driver Rehabilitation Training, Visual Impaired Service Team, Prosthetic Implants, Physical Medicine and Rehab Services, Extended Care and Rehab Services, PACT Community Based Outpatient Clinics/Satellite Centers. Serves as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices which involves furnishing information concerning such matters as new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices. Maintains a continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspects their facilities and services, and participates in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts. Participates in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluates the usefulness of such items, and compiles data for analysis. Gives technical and administrative advice and assistance regarding prosthetic problems to other facilities as needed. Develop and monitor performance measures. Analyze costs to develop cost containment initiatives. Review medical and administrative files of veterans. Interview veterans and inspect prosthetic equipment /appliances. Assess and provide technical guidance concerning equipment and benefits to beneficiaries and other health care workers. Conduct home and vendor site visits. Manages resources, such as space, equipment, supplies and personnel. Manage, maintain and control inventory. Set guidelines and procedures to ensure safe work environment and use of safety equipment. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday- Friday Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience and Education. Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; OR Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 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 management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; OR Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the United States must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials, and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to experience gained in conventional United States programs. Grade Determinations: GS-12 Supervisory Prosthetic Representative Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Leadership and managerial skills, including skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to deal with employees, team leaders, and managers. 2. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. 3. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. 4. Skill in coordinating work flow and work assignments. 5. Ability to counsel patients and work effectively with a clinical team to resolve conflict. References: See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G34, Prosthetic Representative Qualification Standard GS-672.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the of GS12. 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-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

Education

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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Shawanna Reynolds
• Phone: 804-924-5254
• Email: [email protected]