NYS SOciety of ORTHOPAEDIC Surgeons

This is an open continuous announcement and applications submitted prior to December 27, 2021 will be pulled and rated for referral. Further ratings will occur every two weeks thereafter until position is filled. Once a selection has been made, no further candidates will be rated/referred unless further vacancies occur. This announcement may be canceled at any time. 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 Policy. Education: (1) Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program. OR (2) Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program. Board Certification: Candidates must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist. English Language Proficiency: Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-12 (Advanced Practitioner) Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience as an orthotist/prosthetist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by the ABC, BOC, the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), the International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (IAOP), the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), etc. * Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management, inventory management, space and workload planning, as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD), knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software (PNS) package, Decision Support System (DSS), and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and certification requirements for individuals. * Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS, Vista, DSS, HCPCS codes and other patient database information. * Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, APPENDIX G32. ORTHOTIST/PROSTHETIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-667, Dated March 21, 2017 The full performance level of this vacancy is 11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is 12. Physical Requirements: A physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. ["Follows established regulations and procedures to insure patient privacy. Interviews patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, ability to use the device. Recognizes physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life-threating implications. Identifies biomechanical condition. Conducts gait analysis, range of motion, coordination and balance, motor skills, and clinical assessment studies in accordance with occupational principles for unusual conditions, multiple complex interrelated conditions, etc. Takes necessary measurements, casts, or scan to develop positive molds of the affected area of the body, which are used to create the orthosis and/or prosthesis. Considers new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions, which include unusual problems or complications. Works cases of higher complexity or progressive treatment protocol. Assesses patient for indications/contraindications of appropriate treatment protocols and discusses the assessment with the physician/requesting provider for purposes of developing the overall treatment plan. Has considerable influence in the development of the plan. Considers the information developed through the assessment as well as time management workload considerations to design custom devices using standard components to optimize patient performance for difficult and complex conditions and may include CAD/CAM systems. Selects materials and components to be used in fabrication of the device and determines appropriate equipment to be used in fabrication of the device. Fabricates components, or selects and modifies components, and assembles these into the finished device. Uses CAD/CAM system as appropriate in this process and performs preliminary alignment. Fits the device on the patient, assures preliminary alignment, and performs subsequent dynamic alignment. Assesses and/or modifies fit and function of the device as fabricated and makes appropriate modifications to insure optimum patient outcome. Evaluates patient's ability to don/doff the device provides training to the patient and/or caregiver in its use and maintenance. This may also include training the clinical staff. Explains procedures and processes to the patient to reduce anxiety and gain support and cooperation in all stages of the process. Maintains the patient's record, including the electronic record, in accordance with established JCAHO/ABC/BOC/Medical Center/VISN policies. Observes appropriate, established infection control guidelines. Communicates and interacts with physicians, allied health professionals, patient and caregiving in various interdisciplinary clinical settings as a subject matter expert to develop the O/P treatment plan. (PM&R, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Podiatry, Oncology, etc.) Conducts in-service training for O/P staff, VSO's, as well as staff in other disciplines regarding O/P technologies. Provides guidance and direction to lower graded O/P staff in coordination with potentially life-threating implications. Gives technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities. Participates 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 data. Conducts quality assurance activities. Follows environmental and occupational safety guidelines. Attends professional and manufacturer's training seminars. Completes mandatory training per hospital requirements. Maintains professional credentials and/or competency. Responsible for accreditation compliance for self and works with Lab Supervisor to maintain accreditation compliance for facility. Manages inventory of stock items, fabrication materials, and components. Assures safe workplace considering environmental concerns, OSHA/JCAHO regulations. Works closely with the Lab Supervisor or upper management to develop prosthetics outreach into our CBOCs. Reports to Lab Supervisor analysis of training/developmental needs of subordinate employees/residents/students and makes provisional recommendations for this training. Assigns workload as needed, giving due consideration to priorities, requisite needs, and capabilities of the Prosthetic/Orthotic Lab in coordination with Lab Supervisor directives. Assists maintenance of Lab and remote VA labs within the SFVA region to American Board of Certification (ABC) standards and maintains ABC facility accreditation. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Title/Functional Statement #:Orthotist-Prosthetist (Advance Practitioner)/PD000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]