Orthotist

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Receives prescriptions from physicians for all types of orthotic braces and appliances ranging from simple arm and hand braces.

Fabricates, modifies, and repairs other appliances such as arch supports, ankle braces, plaster of paris casts, back braces, assistive devices for polio patients, corsets and others.

Uses various machines, tools and equipment, such as drill press, band saw, metal grinders, leather cutters, sewing machines, and hand tools, to perform functions.

Fit, fabricate, design, modify and repair orthotic braces and appliances prescribed by physicians.

Assists in requisitioning, storage and issue of supplies.