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Summary The duties of the VISN 20 Northwest Health Network Supervisory Assistant Chief of Prosthetics are to administer, supervise, or perform work concerned with rendering Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services (PSAS) to disabled patients. The Supervisory Assistant Chief of Prosthetics may be working at one of the following VISN 20 locations Seattle or American Lakes. Responsibilities VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Assist in development of local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures. Authorize/Approve purchase orders Acts as an intermediary between the Prosthetics Centralized Purchasing Unit (PCU) Purchasing Agents and the local clinicians and vendors to procure the appropriate supplies, equipment or device for the Veteran. Assist in development of Statements of Work (SOW) for Prosthetic service contracts. Acts as a COR for Prosthetic Service Line Contracts. Monitor contracts for compliance to statement of work. Assist in the planning, development and preparation of annual budget estimates. Assist in analyzing costs to develop cost containment initiatives. Receive, analyze and process requests for prosthetic equipment and services. Identify and select national CMS/ Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) codes are entered for every item purchased through and/or billed to ensure proper reporting. Recommend and assist in establishing long and short term program goals. Responds to a variety of correspondence i.e. Veterans, Congressmen, contractors, Home Oxygen program. -Chairperson in local facility committees, workgroups, teams. Assess and provide technical guidance concerning equipment and benefits to beneficiaries and other health care workers. Adjusts work load; recommends new performance measures; measures effectiveness against existing performance measures, review of workload and study workload/forecasting for future program growth. Assist with implementation of new National and Local guidelines/policy. Assist in developing tools that allow monitoring of a quality assurance program. Analyze, review and evaluate the results of various monitors and databases. Confers with contractors and other health care workers. Inform Veterans and family on different appliances and services available. Analyze costs to develop cost containment initiatives. Coordinates specialty programs which include Clothing Allowance, Home O2, AAE, and HISA, Wheelchair, Amputee, Major Medical Committee (MMEC), Prevent Amputation for Veterans Everywhere (PAVE), etc., by scheduling Veterans and providing necessary documentation as applicable. Direct supervision of PSAS staff. Ensures adherence to personnel management rules, regulations, and procedures and develops functional statements, performance standards and competencies for staff. Evaluate and assess performance of supervised staff Determine eligibility. Review medical and administrative files of Veterans. Interview Veterans and inspect prosthetic equipment /appliances. Authorize benefit payment and reimbursement. Conduct home and vendor visits. Inspect and recommend approval of contractor prosthetic shops. Implement JC standards of care. Coordinate specialty clinics which include wheelchair, amputee, Major Medical Equipment Committee, Preventive Amputee Care Team (PACT), etc. Participate in team discussions. Serves as technical advisor and subject matter expert. Insure clinic decisions are implemented Assist in management and maintenance of inventory. Issues inventory and refers the Veteran to proper clinical area for evaluation. Work Schedule: 8:00 to 4:30pm Monday to Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Qualifications 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: . Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a 3 person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade level and position concerned. 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, 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. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the United States 4 must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials, and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to experience gained in conventional United States programs. English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.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. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Experience. At least 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: Previous Supervisory Prosthetics Experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.