Supervisory Prosthetic Representative

Supervisory Prosthetic Representative

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Dublin, Georgia

Salary Range: $105383 - $137000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Prosthetics Manager/Supervisory Prosthetic Representative manages and supervises the prosthetics program at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. The Prosthetics Manager must possess appropriate knowledge and experience in the field and/or a strong educational background, including business, a medical field (e.g. prosthetics, orthotics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy, nursing, etc.), public administration, health administration, or those in related courses of study.

Major Duties:

• The Supervisory Prosthetic Representative must possess the ability to understand and apply procedures, regulations and laws; knowledge of procurement practices, knowledge of appropriations and obligations related to accounts , knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology, knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and execution, ability to manage an inventory system, ability to advise clinicians on the selection, prescription and acquisition of a full-range of prosthetic devices, knowledge of research/investigative studies in prosthetic device development and implementation and participation in the award of prosthetic contracts. Duties include, however, not limited to: Formulates, presents, executes and analyzes organizational budgets. Develops the annual specific- purpose budget for the medical center and submits it for review to medical center leadership and the VISN 7 Prosthetics Lead. Evaluates financial trends and determines compliance with agency guidance. Executes the budget on a facility program level through coordination with the VISN 7 Prosthetics Service Line. Coordinates assigned budget segment and planning processes in order to inform upper management on key issues, to impact Agency processes and decision-making, or to plan the facility budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Gathers information for assigned programs and reviews budget formulations and workload analysis submissions. Monitors budget allocation and execution to ensure that operating program objectives are met. Performs in-depth, rigorous analysis of budget requests by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs, and exploring alternative methods of funding. Follows the network business plan through the coordination and cooperation of the facility 's prosthetic program. Ensures that the facility's Prosthetics program, functions, abilities and plans link to and effectively support the overall VHA, VISN 7 Prosthetics Service Line goals, plans and programs. Supports VHA, Network VISN 7 Prosthetics initiatives. Supports Network goals, objectives and achievements with internal and external stakeholders. Identifies unique opportunities to expand quality, access and timeliness of care to veterans at the medical center. Performs program cost analyses such as development of life cycle or other cost analyses projects, or performance of cost benefit or economic evaluations of programs. Assists with cost effectiveness studies by collecting data and making computations. Conducts cost-effectiveness studies for the program. Manages procurement for the medical center's Prosthetics Program. Manages contracting and procurement for small procurements that require varying approaches. Establishes program goals, manages program resources (e.g. specific-purpose and general-purpose budgets, space, equipment, supplies, and personnel) and/or operates aspects of a Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Program. Responds to inquiries to explain new directives, performance measures, policies and strategic goals at the facility. Prepares specific instructions for ongoing operations and/or implements policies designated by higher-level personnel. Handles administrative matters pertinent to all issues related to the facility Prosthetics Program, including requesting and ordering through supply channels, performs inventory and cost control. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Telework: Ad Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 58950F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Experience and Education. Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below. Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spread sheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; OR Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Grade Determinations: GS-13 Prosthetic Representative (Service Chief) Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. KSA's for the GS 12 are listed below: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are: Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to providing home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, or orthotics/prosthetics services. Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; assessment of competencies; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs of the GS-13 Knowledge of directives, handbooks, clinical practice guidelines, and regulations that apply to Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to resolve complex, controversial, or precedent-setting matters. Ability to manage specialty prosthetic services. This includes the ability to provide specialty services based on the unique needs of the patient. Skill and ability to effectively advise senior management officials. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. Ability to supervise/manage through subordinate supervisors the activities of prosthetic representatives that have diverse functions. Ability to establish and monitor productivity standards and production and performance priorities. Assignments. See under Education. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/05/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12833054. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-05