Prosthetic Representative - Assistant Chief

Description:

The position is located in San Francisco VA Medical Center in the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The position is overseen by the Chief of the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service, SFVAHCS. The Assistant Chief is responsible for managing and direct supervision of assigned PSAS staff and all phases of prosthetic operations. This person functions as the Chief of the service in the Chief's absence and serves as liaison between Prosthetic Service and other departments.

Requirements:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Experience and Education: Candidates 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, spreadsheet 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;

~OR~

• Experience/Education Combination : Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the 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).

Grade Determinations : GS 12 Prosthetic Representative Assistant Chief

• Experience: At lease one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • 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.
  • Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within the service.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of compliance and regulatory accrediting organizations.
  • 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.

Preferred Experience :

• Has experience and knowledge of the operational functions of Prosthetics Service.
• Is familiar with established best practices related to Prosthetics Consult Management.
• Has a good foundation in data management and experience with data management programs.

Physical Requirements : Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job including their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 2019

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .