Orthotist-Prosthetist/Prosthetist
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Orthotist-Prosthetist/Prosthetist

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Posted:
April 2, 2021
Location:
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Salary:
Open
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Discipline:
Allied Health
Applicants will be referred as qualified. This job announcement will close once all vacancies have been filled. If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-11047451-21-ER. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Maybe be available for highly qualified candidate. Position is located in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. The duties of the Orthotist/Prosthetist in the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service include but are not limited to: Performs an assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of the patients orthotic/prosthetic needs. Communicates with patient and/or caregiver about the recommended treatment plan, to involve them in orthotic or prosthetic care. Refer patient, if appropriate, to higher level Orthotist and/or Prosthetist for intervention beyond orthotic/prosthetic scope of practice or privileging. Consults with higher-level Orthotist and/or Prosthetist to clarify or with physician/referral source to modify, if necessary, the original prescription and/or treatment plan. Identify material, design and components to support anticipated outcome. Within scope of privileging, performs the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate orthotic/prosthetic services, which may include fabrication of the orthosis/prosthesis. Provide patient with preparatory care for orthotic/prosthetic treatment. Prepare delineation/impression/template for modification/fabrication. Fabricate/assemble prescribed device by assembling selected materials/components to prepare for fitting and/or delivery. Assess device for structural safety and ensure that manufacturers' guidelines have been followed prior to patient fitting/delivery. Assess/align orthosis/prosthesis for accuracy in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes to provide maximum function/comfort. Provide gait training /functional-use training. Complete fabrication process after achieving optimal fit of orthosis/prosthesis. Educate/counsel patient and/or caregiver about the use and maintenance of the orthosis/prosthesis. Within scope of privileging, provide continuing patient care and periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the orthosis/prosthesis. Assess patient's functional level, skin condition, general health and note any changes, assess patient's psychosocial status and note any changes. Assess fit of orthosis/prosthesis with regard to strategic contact and to anatomical relationships to orthosis/prosthesis (e.g., trim lines, static/dynamic alignment) to determine need for changes relative to initial treatment goals. Complies with policies, procedures and regulations regarding human resource management, physical environment management, business/financial management and organizational management. Demonstrates proper documentation of patient history and financial records by using established record-keeping techniques to verify patient care and other pertinent information. Participate in personal and professional development through continuing education, training, research and organizational affiliations. Maintain professional credentials and/or competency. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. May be required to work at Little Rock Campus on occasion based on patient needs. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Internal Number: 593699600
About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
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