Position Details
Summary This position functions within the Orthotic-Prosthetic Clinic section of the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Line at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. The Orthotist/Prosthetist provides the appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic devices and treatment to meet the needs and goals of the patient. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and may be taken down at any time. Applications will be reviewed and referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12965761-26-MJH. Duties of the Orthotist/Prosthetist may include, but are not limited to: Assists in formulating the treatment plan by performing a diagnosis-specific functional clinical examination, including manual muscle-testing, gait assessment and evaluation of sensory function, cognitive ability, range of motion, joint stability, skin i...