- Position Title
- Orthostist/Prosthetist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- OCA-11871136-23-NM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023 to Saturday, September 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
2.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Are you a US Citizen
Are you a US Citizen
2.
Education - Do you have one of the below to meet the education requirement? (Transcript required)
(1) 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) A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.
OR
(3) I have been employed in this occupation since the effective date of this qualification standard (March 21, 2017). Per Grandfather Provision, I am considered to have met all of the requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
*Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign degree programs must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
(1) 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) A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.
OR
(3) I have been employed in this occupation since the effective date of this qualification standard (March 21, 2017). Per Grandfather Provision, I am considered to have met all of the requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
*Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign degree programs must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
3.
Board Certification. do you have required certification listed below? (Certification required)
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. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education. Certification as a technician, pedorthist, assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
OR
I have been employed in this occupation since the effective date of this qualification standard (March 21, 2017). Per Grandfather Provision, I am considered to have met all of the requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
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. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education. Certification as a technician, pedorthist, assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
OR
I have been employed in this occupation since the effective date of this qualification standard (March 21, 2017). Per Grandfather Provision, I am considered to have met all of the requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
INSTRUCTIONS: Minimum Requirement for GS-05 Level
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. This means you must be a citizen of the United States, meet the education requirements listed above and have required board certification.
Do you meet these basic requirements as described above for GS-05 level?
Do you meet these basic requirements as described above for GS-05 level?
INSTRUCTIONS: Minimum Requirement for GS-07 Level
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Experience: In additional to meeting the basic requirements, you must also have one year of creditable experience as an orthotist/prosthetist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05).
Additionally, you must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) below:
(a) Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases.
(b) Knowledge of psychology and age-related competency.
(c) Knowledge of materials science including materials such as plastics, composites, metals, and leather commonly used in fabrication.
(d) Ability to use hand and power tools in the fabrication of devices.
(e) Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Do you meet the education or experience and KSA requirements as described above for GS-07 level?
Additionally, you must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) below:
(a) Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases.
(b) Knowledge of psychology and age-related competency.
(c) Knowledge of materials science including materials such as plastics, composites, metals, and leather commonly used in fabrication.
(d) Ability to use hand and power tools in the fabrication of devices.
(e) Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Do you meet the education or experience and KSA requirements as described above for GS-07 level?
INSTRUCTIONS: Minimum Requirement for GS-09 Level
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Education: Education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree in orthotics and/or prosthetics, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS-9 level assignment.
OR,
Experience: Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting; and be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) below:
(a) Ability to attend clinics and participate as a member of the treatment team. This includes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age-related competencies.
(b) Knowledge of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
(c) Ability to conduct clinical patient analyses such as gait, range of motion, lifestyle, etc., for patients with complex but typical conditions.
(d) Ability to take necessary measurements, casts, or scans to develop positive molds of the affected area of the body to create orthoses and/or prostheses.
Do you meet the experience and KSA requirements as described above for GS-09 level?
OR,
Experience: Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting; and be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) below:
(a) Ability to attend clinics and participate as a member of the treatment team. This includes knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age-related competencies.
(b) Knowledge of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
(c) Ability to conduct clinical patient analyses such as gait, range of motion, lifestyle, etc., for patients with complex but typical conditions.
(d) Ability to take necessary measurements, casts, or scans to develop positive molds of the affected area of the body to create orthoses and/or prostheses.
Do you meet the experience and KSA requirements as described above for GS-09 level?
INSTRUCTIONS: Minimum Requirement for GS-11 Level
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Experience: Completion of one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting; and be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) below:
(a) Ability to attend clinics and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan. This includes advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age-related competencies.
(b) Ability to conduct clinical patient analyses such as gait, range of motion, lifestyle, etc., for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications, and to design unique or innovative devices to accommodate those conditions.
(c) Ability to recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life-threatening implications.
Do you meet the experience and KSA requirements as described above for GS-11 level?
(a) Ability to attend clinics and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan. This includes advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age-related competencies.
(b) Ability to conduct clinical patient analyses such as gait, range of motion, lifestyle, etc., for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications, and to design unique or innovative devices to accommodate those conditions.
(c) Ability to recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life-threatening implications.
Do you meet the experience and KSA requirements as described above for GS-11 level?
8.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding or providing a "No" response to this question will result in my not being considered for this position.