This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval award amount (up to $200,000)eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Duties to include but not limited to the following: Provides the most complex clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients. requires a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices; and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.
Treatment of all amputation levels including upper limb, hip disarticulation levels. Serving as an advisor to physicians, therapists, and other medical professionals with regard to indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry, prescription criteria Authorizing the purchase, fabrication, or repair of prosthetic devices.
Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts.
Participating in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating the usefulness of such items, and compiling of data; and Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities. Must have analytical ability, social awareness, tact and diplomacy, and good communication skills. Anticipates the need for action.
He/she must also possess the ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups and to adjust to difficult or stressful situation. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00579F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Liz.Licea@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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/.
rosalee.rizo@va.gov · 303-202-8533
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $91427 – $118857/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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