<p>The Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist will have the exciting opportunity to open a new VA medical center and start on a new lab in a VA outpatient Clinic. The incumbent oversees, manages, and carries out clinical and laboratory work related to providing prosthetic and orthotic care to patients with disabilities in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY.</p> <p>This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026.The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 15, 2026, with subsequent reviews as needed. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.</p> <p>VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ</p> <p>Duties includes but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Applies expert knowledge of medical and psychological conditions related to prosthetic use. </li><li>Oversees the design, fabrication, and fitting of custom prosthetic and orthotic devices. </li><li>Interviews patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, ability to use the device. </li><li>Navigates complex or high-pressure situations with professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. </li><li>Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in prosthetics and orthotics. </li><li>Attends professional and manufacturer's training seminars. </li><li>Follows environmental and occupational safety guidelines. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm</p> <p>Telework: Not Available</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 41141-F</p> <p>Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>