Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist

The Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist will have the exciting opportunity to open a new VA medical center and start on a new lab in a VA outpatient Clinic. The incumbent oversees, manages, and carries out clinical and laboratory work related to providing prosthetic and orthotic care to patients with disabilities in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 15, 2026, with subsequent reviews as needed. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Duties includes but are not limited to: Applies expert knowledge of medical and psychological conditions related to prosthetic use. Oversees the design, fabrication, and fitting of custom prosthetic and orthotic devices. Interviews patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, ability to use the device. Navigates complex or high-pressure situations with professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in prosthetics and orthotics. Attends professional and manufacturer's training seminars. Follows environmental and occupational safety guidelines. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 41141-F Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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.