This position serves as a Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief), sharing full responsibility with the Chief for supervising all phases of prosthetic operations. The incumbent serves as Chief of the service in the Chief's absence; also serves as an expert advisor analyzing, evaluating, planning, developing, and administering work concerned with prosthetic and sensory aids services to patients throughout the VHA.

Duties

Duties include and are not limited to: Independently completes a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, activities Plans, develops, and directs a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national, VISN, or local level. Advises the VA Central Office for the development of PSAS policies and manages and provides national-level oversight to a VISN or facility PSAS program Leads projects and project teams Completes a variety of non-supervisory ad hoc projects and assignments Manages a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. Serves as an Assistant Chief located at larger facilities that provide specialty services to smaller facilities and report to a PSAS Service Chief Shares with the Chief full responsibility for managing and supervising all phases of prosthetic operations. Completes human resources assignments, including drafting and developing functional statements, performance standards, and competencies Works with human resources and senior management to counsel employees and initiate disciplinary actions in a timely fashion; engages in the veteran's appeal process. Oversees time and attendance and leave requests Serves as liaison between Prosthetic Service and other departmentsParticipates in the department in public relations activitiesServes as an advisor to clinicians regarding the selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devicesInterprets prescriptions of clinicians Authorizes the purchase, fabrication, or repair of prosthetic devices Serves as liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts. Analyzes data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity. Assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews. Gives technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities Identifies and selects national CMS/ Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) codes are entered for every item purchased through and/or billed Conducts data analysis using the program's statistical data to prepare various VHA and PSAS reports regarding prosthetics and sensory aids Collaborates with clinical staff and Supply Chain Management to ensure surgical implants are Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved Develops cost-containment measures Serves as representative on local facility committees, workgroups, and teams Seeks best practices from other VHA facilities Conducts visits to VISNs and VHA locations Drafts, develops, and implements new local organizational policies, directives, and proceduresMaintains awareness of requirements regarding the Joint Commission standards of care implementation Oversees the staff completion of contracting requirements, procurement, and inventory management assignments Responds to a variety of policy and correspondence inquires related to contractors, congressional inquiries, Veteran concerns, specialty benefit program issues, new local and national guidelines implementation, and develops tools that allow monitoring of a quality assurance program, etc. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief) GS-0672-12 Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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. (1) 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(2) 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(3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. May 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).Grade Determinations: Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:1. Ability to work independently to set priorities; delegate tasks; meet multiple deadlines; analyze organizational problems; and develop and implement effective solutions2. Ability to work with a team, to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities3. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing4. Ability to assist in staff development, outcome management, and strategic planning5. Ability to act as liaison between staff6. Knowledge of rehabilitative treatment goals and strategies that are unique to patients in specialized programs and knowledge of those specific program requirements References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/94 PART II, APPENDIX G34The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705 US
• Name: Nathan Peters
• Phone: 612-467-4816
• Email: [email protected]