Prosthetic Representative

Quick Facts

• Role: Prosthetic Representative (GS-5 to GS-11; full performance level GS-11)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Telework: Ad-hoc (not a virtual position)

Description

Serve as a Prosthetic Representative completing prosthetic and sensory aids assignments and supporting PSAS program activities. Work directly with Veterans and clinical teams to support benefit applications, provide technical guidance for complex equipment/service needs, and represent VHA and PSAS on committees and workgroups. Oversee local prosthetic/orthotic (and optical) laboratory operations, procurement and purchase orders, compliance reporting, and inventory/stock oversight.

Responsibilities

• Complete prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, and activities

• Assist Veterans and clinical teams with applications and benefit-program questions

• Recommend and support development of prescriptions and coordination plans for complex medical and rehabilitative equipment and services

• Serve as a VHA and PSAS representative on local and national committees, workgroups, and teams

• Draft and implement local organizational policies, directives, and procedures consistent with national guidance

• Oversee prosthetic, orthotic, and optical laboratory operations, including restorations activities

• Complete contracting and procurement assignments; prepare and authorize purchase orders for prosthetic and orthotic devices

• Monitor and analyze compliance reports, delayed order reports, aged transactions, and compliance metrics/scorecards

• Procure materials, supplies, and equipment; coordinate with Supply Chain to provide oversight of prosthetic service inventories

• Ensure surgical implants are FDA approved/cleared and collaborate with Supply Chain on disposition procedures

• Collaborate with clinical staff for device repair/replacement and resolve issues

• Review medical and administrative files, interview Veterans for eligibility, inspect equipment/appliances, schedule patients, and provide documentation

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and schedule.