L052--Washington DC VAMC | Prosthetics Fitter(s) Needed | RFQ/SSN

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide two Orthotic Fitters to support the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center. The Orthotic Fitters will perform services under the supervision and direction of VA clinical leadership and within applicable VA policies, procedures, and provider guidance. The duties will include constructing, shaping, repairing, fitting, and dispensing common orthotic devices and non-custom orthotic soft goods, as well as supporting therapeutic footwear and in-shoe orthoses workflows. The contractor must provide two full-time Orthotic Fitters who are certified in orthotic fitting, therapeutic shoe fitting, patient interaction, documentation, and inventory support in a healthcare or prosthetics/orthotics environment. Some key responsibilities include: • Fit, size, and dispense non-custom orthotic soft goods, therapeutic footwear, and prefabricated orthoses. • Construct, shape, and repair common orthotic/prosthetic devices from casts and/or clinician documentation. • Assist in the repair, fitting, engineering, and dispensing of orthotic appliances under appropriate clinical direction. • Take patient measurements and document fitting information and related clinical/administrative data in the medical record or other authorized system. • Review consults or work orders for clarity and clinical appropriateness, and coordinate with clinicians as needed.