Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary Range: $49015 - $70811 Per Year
Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Health Technician - Orthotic Fitter is to support the clinical and administrative functions of the Prosthetic & Sensory Aid Service (PSAS) by constructing simple orthotic and prosthetics devices and fitting over the counter orthotic soft goods, as deemed appropriate and prescribed by VA and medical facility policies, procedures and treatment plans.
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Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement: 11/18/2025. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. Individual Occupational Requirement for 0640 Series: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled - Health Technician. GS-06 Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the Health Technician in Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Specialized experience includes assisting in the fitting and dispensing of non-custom orthotic soft goods, therapeutic footwear, and prefabricated orthoses under supervision; performing basic patient screenings; documenting clinical or administrative information in medical or electronic records; preparing fabrication materials and/or making limited adjustments under guidance; maintaining inventory; and providing general administrative support such as answering phones, scheduling, or processing supply transactions. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. GS-07 Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the Health Technician in Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Specialized experience includes independently fitting, sizing, and dispensing non-custom orthotic soft goods, therapeutic footwear, and foot orthoses; interpreting consults or work orders from clinicians; performing patient evaluations, taking accurate anatomical measurements, documenting clinical findings and device fitting information; constructing, repairing, or modifying orthotic/prosthetic devices using hand tools and fabrication methods; monitoring and managing orthotic and prosthetic inventory; and educating patients on the proper usage, adjustment, and care of devices. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. ~OR~ Education: Successfully completed one year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours or equivalent) in a field directly related to the work of the Health Technician (Orthotic Fitter) position. Qualifying fields of study include, but are not limited to, orthotics, prosthetics, kinesiology, biomechanics, rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, or health sciences. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). ~OR~ Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). Preferred Experience: Experience in outpatient and/or inpatient settings as a orthotic fitter or therapeutic shoe fitter. Completion of precertification education course for the certification of Certified Fitter-orthotics or Certified Fitter-therapeutic shoes. American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) or Board of Certification (BoC) certification as a Certified Fitter-orthotics or Certified Fitter-therapeutic shoes (CFo/COF or CFts). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Communication Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The position demands a moderate degree of exertion and a high degree of dexterity, long periods of standing and long-distance walking from clinic to clinic may be required. Other physical demands will include but not limited to; bending, kneeling, some lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.) and work with some power tools. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work Environment: Office setting with an area to fit measure and repair prosthetic and sensory aid appliances as well as a laboratory setting with equipment to modify, fabricate and repair orthotic and prosthetic devices. Wards, nursing homes and clinics may also be visited. Occasional travel may be required to assess patients. PPE may be required for patient assessment and Laboratory work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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Application Deadline: 2025-11-18