Prosthetic Representative

Veterans Health Administration • Columbus, OH

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is in the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus, Ohio. The Prosthetic Representative supports Veterans’ health outcomes by evaluating, authorizing, and managing prosthetic benefits, supply chain activities, and specialty programs, while supporting organizational quality and compliance initiatives.

The role performs advanced technical, administrative, and analytical work in support of PSAS program goals. It may involve representing PSAS on local and national committees, workgroups, and initiatives and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership. The representative provides expertise on benefits eligibility, prescriptions, care planning, and equipment and services for complex clinical and rehabilitative needs; collaborates with Supply Chain and finance staff on budgeting, planning, and cost containment; and ensures surgical implants meet FDA and safety requirements. The position also supports staff training and mentoring and assists with human resources assignments, including performance standards, functional statements, and new employee orientation.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ad hoc telework may be available under agency policy; this is not a virtual position. The full performance level is GS-11, and selection may be at GS-5 through GS-11. The position is primarily sedentary, with occasional physical activities and government vehicle travel. A 1- or 2-year trial period is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet one of the basic qualification pathways: three years of qualifying experience; education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For GS-7 and above, meet the grade-specific experience or education requirements and demonstrate the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities for the selected grade.
• For GS-7, demonstrate ability to apply purchasing and prosthetic benefit processes, coordinate multiple durable medical equipment requests, work effectively with providers, patients, caregivers, and vendors, and monitor contractor and vendor compliance.
• For GS-9, have one year of directly related experience equivalent to GS-7, or the specified graduate education with at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields, and demonstrate the required grade-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• For GS-11, have one year of directly related experience equivalent to GS-9 and demonstrate the required grade-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, online assessment, and required application documentation.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and complete online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a 1- or 2-year trial period.
• Be able to meet the position's physical requirements, including occasional heavy lifting of 45 pounds or more, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, finger use, climbing, use of legs and arms, and operating a vehicle for government travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced technical, administrative, and analytical assignments supporting PSAS program goals.
• Lead, participate in, or represent PSAS on local and national committees, workgroups, and initiatives, and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Provide expertise and guidance on benefits eligibility, prescriptions, care planning, and equipment and services for complex clinical and rehabilitative needs.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and finance staff on budgeting, planning, and cost-containment activities.
• Ensure surgical implants meet FDA and safety compliance requirements and procure implants as appropriate.
• Train, mentor, and serve as a resource for other PSAS staff.
• Assist with human resources assignments, including performance standards, functional statements, and new employee orientation.
• Evaluate, authorize, and manage prosthetic benefits, supply chain, and specialty programs in support of Veterans' health outcomes and organizational quality and compliance initiatives.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior federal or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level