Orthotist

Summary

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.

Duties

• •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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes measuring, fitting, adjusting, or repairing orthotic devices; instructing patients on wear or care of orthotic devices; and/or documenting orthotic patient encounters.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.