<p>The Orthotic/Prosthetic Lab Supervisor is responsible for the overall planning, directing, developing, staffing,</p> <p>leading, controlling and integration of the Prosthetic, Orthotic and Pedorthic services within all Medical Centers and</p> <p>Health Care Systems of VISN 10. This includes all related prosthetic/orthotic clinical activities of the medical</p> <p>centers including the management of clinics and follow-up treatment from CBOCs throughout VISN 10.</p> <p>VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ</p> <p>The incumbent is also responsible for the overall management of prosthetic staff, equipment, physical plant and</p> <p>other material sources relating to the -prosthetic/orthotic laboratories within the network.</p> <p>The incumbent is responsible for the establishment and implementation of program goals to accomplish the multiple missions of the prosthetic services within the resources available and time frame set. The incumbent is responsible for providing a vision and leading the development of these activities, as well as writing directives for clinical and administrative support staff.</p> <p>The incumbent performs as an experienced supervisor and subject matter expert for all staff professionals in the areas of Prosthetics, Orthotics and Pedorthics with full responsibility for the technical interpretation of prescriptions and management of clinics.</p> <p>The incumbent develops screening and procedural mechanisms, which will identify the targeted population within the catchment areas of the various health care systems.</p> <p>Ensures the maintenance of medical and administrative records and data to ensure proper documentation for JCAHO, CARF, ABC, BOC and quality assurances purposes.</p> <p>Ensures timely submission of reports to the VISN Prosthetic Manager and top management on budget estimates, requirements for planning, anticipated workloads and corresponding alignment to the production capability of the unit or units involved.</p> <p>Administers a formal systemic plan for reviewing and appraising the effectiveness of each phase of the prosthetic clinical program in accordance with congressional mandates, central office directives and VISN policies, contracts and procedures taking into account the diverse needs of local station management.</p> <p>Approves procedures for appropriate stock and inventory records and levels to ensure availability of high use items required to facilitate discharge at all stations, to ensure that stock levels are not excessive or inappropriately utilized, and to insure in-place audit records for full accountability.</p> <p>The incumbent actively supports the EEO program.</p> <p>Ensures coordination and technical advice is furnished to the orthotic and prosthetic clinic, providing administrative and technical assistance with the examination and prescription of prostheses and orthoses and evaluation of experimental and test devices with authority to replace non-custom fitted appliances, and the administration of the prosthetic repair program.</p> <p>Coordinated integration of Prosthetic Service, as it relates with other specialty programs such as Wound Care, PAVE, Spinal Cord Injury, ASOC, NCOPE etc.</p> <p>Acts as liaison with and is responsible for a variety of duties in connection with maintaining relationships with orthotic and prosthetic contractors, prosthetic manufacturers and central fabrication labs.</p> <p>The incumbent maintains good public relations with commercial prosthetic manufacturers and dealers and acts as interpreter of regulations as the representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</p> <p>The incumbent provides representation to the following:</p> <p>Orthotic, Prosthetic, Pedorthic Clinical Services</p> <p>Network Director VISN 10</p> <p>Network CMO VISN 10</p> <p>VISN 10 Prosthetic Manager</p> <p>VIAN 10 AUS</p> <p>Advisor and consultant to all VISN 10 Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinics</p> <p>VISN 10 Rural Health Initiative</p> <p>The incumbent has primary responsibility for meeting the clinical needs of beneficiaries residing in the area of jurisdiction.</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 91818-0</p>