job
Prosthetic Representative - TCF Intern
Organization Veterans Health AdministrationLocation Cleveland, United StatesPosted 20 May 2026Deadline 27 May 2026 ⚠️
Prosthetic Representative
Explore more
Full Description
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. The hiring grade will be GS-7, with promotion to the GS-9 after one year of satisfactory performance. Upon graduation from this 2 year program, the TCF Trainee would be placed non-competively in the full promotion level of GS 11, again with satisfactory performance. 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. Experience and Education. Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: (1) Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; or (2) Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; or (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. 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: GS-7 Prosthetic Representative (Developmental Level) (a) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, directly related to the position to be filled. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Ability to understand and apply processes, procedures, regulations, and laws as it applies to purchasing and the provision of prosthetic items/services. 2. Ability to coordinate multiple requests for durable medical equipment (DME), including repairs, services, and benefits. 3. Ability to act as a liaison with and work effectively with health care providers, patients, caregivers and vendors to ensure that the most appropriate device and services are received timely. 4. Ability to monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with contract requirements. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G34 -Prosthetic Representative Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: While this position is mostly sedentary, certain aspects of this job will require occasional heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); heavy carrying (15-44 lbs.); moderate carrying (15-44lbs); straight pulling (up to 1 hour); pushing (2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; climbing, use of legs and arms.
Sign up free to get the apply link, save to pipeline, and set email alerts.
Sign up free →