Orthotist-Prosthetist - Advanced Practitioner - Mobile Prosthetics & Orthotic Clinic

Orthotist-Prosthetist Duties

The orthotist-prosthetist communicates and interacts with physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular care, podiatry, oncology, etc. as a subject matter expert to develop the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan.

Completes complex patient analysis in accordance with established procedures for patients with unusual conditions, multiple complex conditions, interrelated conditions, etc.; assessment of the patient for indications/ contraindications and discussion of the assessment with the physician / requesting provider for the purpose of developing the overall treatment plan with considerable influence in the development of that plan; consideration of new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications. The orthotist-prosthetist at this level is expected to recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life-threatening implications.

Assigned to attend clinics and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan for the most complex types of conditions. This requires advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age-related competencies. The orthotist-prosthetist will conduct clinical patient analysis 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 will design unique devices to accommodate those conditions.

Responsible for a patient load, and will complete all required documentation including VISTA, CPRS, encounters, OWLS, FLOW and other requirements as they evolve. This may also include stock posting items delivered for inventory control, managing lab equipment inventory, placing orders using established procedures for patient specific needs, quote review from outside vendors, etc. to ensure seamless care.

Reviews and triages prosthetics requests daily and communicate with scheduling team as to which patients to schedule in-house vs. those to be sent to outside commercial vendors. Orthotist-Prosthetists may not select or direct veterans to a specific outside commercial partner under any circumstances, this would violate federal acquisition regulations.

Performs the necessary procedures to provide custom devices to patients as prescribed by the physician. This may include but is not limited to: casting, digitizing, scanning, positive model preparation and modification, selecting appropriate materials and components, thermoforming, trimming, assembling devices, evaluating workmanship and fabrication performed by outside central fabrication facilities, ensuring structural safety and manufacturer recommendations are followed for final delivery to patients.

Provides ongoing care and periodic evaluation to assure, maintain, and document optimal fit and function of prostheses, orthoses, soft goods, inserts, shoes, and compression devices provided to patients.

Provides oversight of fitters and/ or technicians as assigned based on certification requirements.

Provides educational in-services to physician groups such as podiatry, primary care, PMRS, orthopedics, etc. or other groups as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday day shifts, variable.

Compressed/Flexible: May be available.

Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61029-0

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.