Supervisory Prosthetic Representative

The Prosthetic Representative is located at James A Haley VA Hospital. The Prosthetic and Sensory Aides Service(PSAS), provides comprehensive support to optimize health and independence of the Veteran services are provided within various settings. The PSAS administer, supervise or perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services & equipment to eligible patients as well as various Prosthetic Specialty Programs.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Advises the VA Central Office for the development of PSAS policies Leads projects and project teams on activities related to prosthetic and sensory aid activities. Serves as an Assistant Chief located at larger facilities that provide specialty services to smaller facilities and report to a PSAS Service Chief. Shares with the Chief full responsibility for managing and supervising all phases of prosthetic operations. Serves as liaison between Prosthetic Service and other departments. Works closely with human resources and senior management to counsel employees and initiate disciplinary actions in a timely fashion. Interprets prescriptions of clinicians to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by, the patients. Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices. (Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts. Planning, developing, and directing a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national, VISN or local level. Assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Related to the position, covering clinical & administrative aspects of the work. The employee has responsibility for independently planning, designing, and carrying out the program and ensuring that objectives and goals are met. The supervisor provides performance standards, program requirements, and performance evaluation through program results. Work is reviewed in terms of overall effectiveness through performance evaluations and program assessments. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70200F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.