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The Gulf Coast is seeking a Orthotist-Prosthetist. This position will be located in Mobile, AL. The work requires specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic/orthotic devices and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.
Learn more about this agency12/19/2023 to 09/30/2024
$37,696 - $89,835 per year
GS 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
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CBST-12238859-24-DAY
766937000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
1st Area of Consideration - current permanent Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System employee, including CBOCs. 2nd Area of Consideration - current permanent VA Nationwide employees. 3rd Area of Consideration- current permanent Federal employees of other agencies. 4th Area of Consideration- current/upcoming/previous VHA Health Professional Trainees.
Current permanent VA employees, Federal employees from other federal agency, or current/past/upcoming VHA Health Professions Trainee (HPT) Graduate, should apply under CBST-12238858-24-DAY.
Conducts detailed patient assessments to include gait analysis, range of motion, coordination and balance, and motor skills; interviews patients for lifestyle assessments; and can recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions.
Orthotist/Prosthetist GS-07
Experience. One year of creditable experience as an orthotist/prosthetist equivalent to the next lower grade level.1. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases.
2. Knowledge of psychology and age-related competency.
3. Knowledge of materials science including materials such as plastics, composites, metals, and leather commonly used in fabrication.
4. Ability to use hand and power tools in the fabrication of devices. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Orthotist/Prosthetist GS-09
Orthotist/Prosthetist GS-11
Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience as an orthotist/prosthetist equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting.References: VA Handbook 5005/91, Part II, Appendix G32
The full performance level of this vacancy is 11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 5 to 11.
Preferred Experience: One year of Orthotist-Prosthetist experience that includes:
Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary but also demands standing, walking, bending, twisting, and carrying light items.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.
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This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12238859.
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