Deputy HSA Prosthetic Representative (Detail NTE 1 Year)

The Deputy Prosthetic Representative reports to the HSA 4.3 Chief of Prosthetics and is responsible for program & policy management, procurement & contracting, quality & compliance oversight, as well as clinical and technical support for all facilities within HSA 4.3.

VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Duties included but not limited to: Develops local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures. In the absence of the Prosthetics Manager, the Deputy Prosthetics Manager will assume all Prosthetics Manager duties. Assists with formulation, presentation, execution, and analysis of organizational budgets. Develops network-level proposals, business, and action plans. Performs rogram cost analyses such as development of life-cycle or other cost analyses of projects, or performance of cost-bene?t or economic evaluations of programs. Assists in the management of procurement and contracting for the Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Service. Establishes program goals, program resources (e.g., speci?c-purpose and general-purpose budgets, space, equipment, supplies, and personnel), and operational aspects of a Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Program. Provides guidance with Joint Commission standards and other regulations governing this function; works closely with oxygen and medical equipment companies to ensure quality and cost-effective delivery of services and compliance with contracts. Serves as an advisor to VACO for development of PSAS policies. Develops, conducts, and maintains a high level of educational and training programs for PSAS staff, as they relate to program changes, changes in prosthetic procedures, product availability, eligibility, and policies. Exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignments and reviews, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions related to the staff supervised. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm Telework: Adhoc may be available at supervisory descretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 56767-F Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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 identification 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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