The position of Orthotist/Prosthetist is located at the Baltimore VA and functions primarily in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service.
VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Major Duties include but are not limited to: Comply with policies, procedures and regulations regarding human resource management, physical environment management, business/financial management and organizational management Adheres to established policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as professional and ethical guidelines (e.g., FDA, ADA, OSHA, MSDS, NCOPE, ABC and BOC.) Demonstrate proper documentation of patient history and financial records by using established record-keeping techniques to verify patient care and other pertinent information Communicates roles and expectations of employers and employees by providing documentation to create a professional, cooperative working environment and improve patient care Participates in continuing education and/or provide such education for other health care professionals, orthotic and prosthetic practitioners, associates, technicians and office staff (e.g., publications, seminars, case studies) Participates in education for residents, students and trainees Participate in product development research, clinical trials and outcome evaluation studies Participates in/with consumer organizations and non-governmental organizations to promote competency and enhancement of orthotic/prosthetic profession Provides continuing patient care and periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the orthosis/prosthesis Performs the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate orthotic/prosthetic services, which may include fabrication of the orthosis/prosthesis Creates a comprehensive orthotic/prosthetic treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AD-HOC ONLY, as determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 512-00229-F, 512-00230-F, 512-00231-F, 512-00232-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
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.
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/.
Teresa.Hammond@va.gov · 410-605-7000
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $46610 – $111087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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