Orthotist/Prosthetist – Advanced Practitioner – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tacoma, Washington, United States

28/10/2026
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting an advanced practice Orthotist/Prosthetist to run the Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) programme for the VA Puget Sound medical centre, based in Tacoma, Washington. This full-time federal post involves independently operating a mobile lab that visits community-based outpatient clinics.

Role overview

  • Manage a mobile O&P lab and travel to VA outpatient clinics to deliver care.
  • Act as the sole on-site provider for clinically complex veterans, including multiple limb loss and mobility disabilities.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans independently.
  • Handle administrative oversight and accreditation compliance for the programme.

Requirements

  • US citizenship (non-citizens only where qualified citizens cannot be recruited) and English proficiency.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited programme, or any bachelor’s plus a CAAHEP-accredited O&P certificate.
  • Current ABC or BOC board certification as an orthotist, prosthetist or orthotist/prosthetist.

Key details

  • Employer: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Puget Sound)
  • Location: Tacoma, Washington, United States
  • Contract: Full-time
  • Salary / package: USD 100,600–130,800 per year
  • Source: LinkedIn, posted 22 October 2026

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