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What is the difference between Entry Level Orthotic Prosthetic Assistant vs Orthotic Prosthetic Technician?

AspectEntry Level Orthotic Prosthetic AssistantOrthotic Prosthetic Technician
CertificationsTypically requires certification or training in orthotics/prostheticsOften requires specialized technical training or certification
Work EnvironmentAssists in clinical and manufacturing settings under supervisionPrimarily works in labs or manufacturing environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by clinics, hospitals, and prosthetic/orthotic facilitiesCommonly employed in prosthetic/orthotic manufacturing companies

The Entry Level Orthotic Prosthetic Assistant and Orthotic Prosthetic Technician roles share similarities in certifications and work environments, but assistants typically work directly with patients under supervision, while technicians focus on manufacturing and technical tasks in labs. Both roles are essential in the orthotics and prosthetics industry, serving different stages of patient care and device production.

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Orthotist-Prosthetist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Indianapolis, IN

$75K/yr

Other

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

This position functions primarily in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. The Prosthetist/Orthotist provides the appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic devices and treatment.
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:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education:
  • (1) A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program.
  • OR,
  • (2) A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.
  • Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign degree programs must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
  • Board Certification. Candidates must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education. Certification as a technician, pedorthist, assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
  • English Language Proficiency. Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
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:

Orthotist/Prosthetist GS-11:
Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience as an orthotist/prosthetist equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting.

AND
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Ability to attend clinics and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan. This includes advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age related competencies.
  • Ability to conduct clinical patient analyses such as gait, range of motion, life style, etc., for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications, and to design unique or innovative devices to accommodate those conditions.
  • Ability to recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life threatening implications.
Preferred Experience: 2 years experience at the GS9 level.
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-11.
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. This could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving clients which includes:
  • Reaching: This position requires use of the arms to include movement away from the body.
  • Standing: This position frequently requires standing to perform duties.
  • Walking: This position requires frequent moving about on foot.
  • Lifting: Lifting of equipment or supplies not to exceed 50 pounds is required of this position.
  • Fingering/hands: This position requires: hands on contact with veterans as it relates to the provision.
  • Talking: This position requires the incumbent to verbally communicate instructions.
  • Hearing: This position requires constant perception of sounds at normal range, including the reception of oral communication both in person and over the phone.
  • Vision: This position requires constant ability to see near and far.
  • Balancing: This position requires constant maintenance of equilibrium.
  • Bending: This position requires frequent bending at the knees.
  • Kneeling: This position requires occasional bending of legs at knee to come to a rest or kneel.
  • Crouching: this position requires occasional bending of the body downward and forward.
  • Pushing: This position requires occasional use of the upper extremities to press against something.
  • Pulling: this position requires occasional use of the upper extremities to exert force.
  • Carrying: This position occasionally requires the use of upper extremities.
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/.Employment Type: OTHER

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