Prosthetic Representative
Physical Requirements:
The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in an outpatient clinic environment responsible for treating patients with a wide variety of medical problems. There will be occasions where travel to patient's homes, accompanied by at least one other VA employee to inspect HISA jobs that have been completed. There also may be times it is necessary to conduct vendor inspections with regards to the local contracts administered out of the facility PSAS office. Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working a health care environment. This position requires emotional ability to deal effectively with multi-tasking and high volume of patient flow. Other physical demands include reaching, bending, stretching, walking, and carrying light loads of supplies. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship - Citizen of the United States. Experience and Education -
Experience:
Three years of experience that demonstrates:
Knowledge of accounting methods; ability to analyze, comprehend, and apply decision; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; ability to compile, research, analyze, comprehend, and apply information or data; and ability to work as a team member in a grip setting. OR, Education:
Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. OR, Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. English Language - Prosthetics Representatives must be proficient in spoken and written English language. Prosthetics Representative - GS-5 (Entry Level) - Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. Prosthetics Representative - GS-7 - Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR, Advanced Entry Level Placement. See VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G17. Appropriate bachelor's degrees include business; those in a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthotics, prosthetics, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to understand and apply procedures, regulations, and laws. 2. Knowledge of procurement practices. 3. Knowledge of appropriations and obligations relating to accounts. 4. Knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology. 5. Knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and execution. Prosthetics Representative - GS-9 - Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR, Education. Education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited university or college in the field of business; a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to maintain and control an inventory system. 2. Knowledge of methods to identify trends and causation factors sufficient to analyze prepared data and gather information to inform and advise management. 3. Ability to understand and articulate the benefits program options available. This includes communicating with patients, caregivers, health care providers and vendors. 4. Ability to apply and educate others about national, VISN, and facility directives, policies, procedures and regulations. 5. Ability to work effectively with a clinical team and provide recommendations for prosthetic devices. Prosthetics Representative - GS-11 - Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR, Education. Education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of business; a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of prosthetic programs related to at least 2 specialty programs as identified in 3a(4). 2. Ability to advise clinicians on the selection, prescription, and acquisition of a full range of prosthetic devices. 3. Ability to maintain liaison with prosthetic supply manufacturers and dealers by inspecting their facilities and services, and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts by providing advisory services to contract specialists. 4. Knowledge of investigative/research studies for newly developed prosthetic items in order to select pilot wearers, and compile data on item usefulness. Reference:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G34 Prosthetics Representative Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in an outpatient clinic environment responsible for treating patients with a wide variety of medical problems. There will be occasions where travel to patient's homes, accompanied by at least one other VA employee to inspect HISA jobs that have been completed. There also may be times it is necessary to conduct vendor inspections with regards to the local contracts administered out of the facility PSAS office. Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working a health care environment. This position requires emotional ability to deal effectively with multi-tasking and high volume of patient flow. Other physical demands include reaching, bending, stretching, walking, and carrying light loads of supplies. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship - Citizen of the United States. Experience and Education -
Experience:
Three years of experience that demonstrates:
Knowledge of accounting methods; ability to analyze, comprehend, and apply decision; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; ability to compile, research, analyze, comprehend, and apply information or data; and ability to work as a team member in a grip setting. OR, Education:
Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. OR, Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. English Language - Prosthetics Representatives must be proficient in spoken and written English language. Prosthetics Representative - GS-5 (Entry Level) - Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. Prosthetics Representative - GS-7 - Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR, Advanced Entry Level Placement. See VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G17. Appropriate bachelor's degrees include business; those in a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthotics, prosthetics, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to understand and apply procedures, regulations, and laws. 2. Knowledge of procurement practices. 3. Knowledge of appropriations and obligations relating to accounts. 4. Knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology. 5. Knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and execution. Prosthetics Representative - GS-9 - Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR, Education. Education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited university or college in the field of business; a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to maintain and control an inventory system. 2. Knowledge of methods to identify trends and causation factors sufficient to analyze prepared data and gather information to inform and advise management. 3. Ability to understand and articulate the benefits program options available. This includes communicating with patients, caregivers, health care providers and vendors. 4. Ability to apply and educate others about national, VISN, and facility directives, policies, procedures and regulations. 5. Ability to work effectively with a clinical team and provide recommendations for prosthetic devices. Prosthetics Representative - GS-11 - Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR, Education. Education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of business; a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of prosthetic programs related to at least 2 specialty programs as identified in 3a(4). 2. Ability to advise clinicians on the selection, prescription, and acquisition of a full range of prosthetic devices. 3. Ability to maintain liaison with prosthetic supply manufacturers and dealers by inspecting their facilities and services, and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts by providing advisory services to contract specialists. 4. Knowledge of investigative/research studies for newly developed prosthetic items in order to select pilot wearers, and compile data on item usefulness. Reference:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G34 Prosthetics Representative Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm
- Department:
0672 Prosthetic Representative - Salary Range:
$42,592 to $101,503 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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