Orthotist-Prosthetist - Kapolei, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

VA Careers - Prosthetics:

This position functions primarily in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. The Orthotist, Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist, provides the appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic devices and treatment.

The duties and responsibilities of the Orthotist-Prosthetist include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of the patients' orthotic/prosthetic needs:
  • Review patient's prescription/referral.
  • Take a comprehensive patient history, including demographic characteristics, family dynamics, previous use of an orthosis/prosthesis, diagnosis, work history, vocational activities, signs and symptoms, medical history), reimbursement status, patient expectations and results of diagnostic evaluations.
• Create a comprehensive orthotic/prosthetic treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient:
  • Evaluate the findings to determine an orthotic/prosthetic recommendation.
  • Formulate treatment goals and expected orthotic/prosthetic outcomes to reduce pain/increase comfort, enhance function and independence, provide stability, prevent deformity, address cosmesis and/or promote healing.
• Perform the necessary procedures to independently and without direct supervision deliver the appropriate orthotic/prosthetic services, which may include fabrication of the orthosis/prosthesis:
  • Inform patient, family and/or caregiver of the orthotic/prosthetic procedure, possible risks and time involved in the procedure.
  • Select appropriate material/techniques to implement treatment plan.
• Provide continuing patient care and periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the orthosis/prosthesis:
  • Solicit subjective feedback from patient and/or caregiver to determine status.
  • Assess patient's functional level.
• Complies with policies, procedures and regulations regarding human resource management, physical environment management, business/financial management and organizational management:
  • Adheres to established policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as professional and ethical guidelines.
  • Personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in personal and professional development through continuing education, training, research and organizational affiliations:
  • Participates in continuing education and/or provide such education for other health care professionals, orthotic and prosthetic practitioners, associates, technicians and office staff.
  • Participates in education for residents, students and trainees.