Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411
Job Title:
Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner)Location:
Brockton, MassachusettsPosted:
06-Aug-24Salary:
OpenCategories:
Allied HealthInternal Number:
774220400Job Summary:
The Non-Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner) works in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System. This role involves providing complex clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients.Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Must be a citizen of the United States.Education:
A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP accredited program, or a bachelor's degree in any major with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.Board Certification:
Must be board certified by the ABC or BOC as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist.Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and laboratory services related to prosthetic and orthotic devices.Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.Fabricate and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices.Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.Maintain knowledge of current practices and technologies in orthotics and prosthetics.Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Functional Statement #:
Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner), GS-667-12/PD#000000Note:
This is an open and continuous job opportunity announcement. Applications will be evaluated and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization.
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Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner)Location:
Brockton, MassachusettsPosted:
06-Aug-24Salary:
OpenCategories:
Allied HealthInternal Number:
774220400Job Summary:
The Non-Supervisory Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner) works in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System. This role involves providing complex clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients.Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Must be a citizen of the United States.Education:
A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP accredited program, or a bachelor's degree in any major with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.Board Certification:
Must be board certified by the ABC or BOC as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist.Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and laboratory services related to prosthetic and orthotic devices.Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.Fabricate and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices.Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.Maintain knowledge of current practices and technologies in orthotics and prosthetics.Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Functional Statement #:
Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner), GS-667-12/PD#000000Note:
This is an open and continuous job opportunity announcement. Applications will be evaluated and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization.
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