Health Technician (Orthotic Fitter)

Summary This position is located at American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington at one of the eight VISN 20 facilities supervised by the VISN 20 Prosthetics Clinical Manager. This is an open-continuous announcement. Positions will be filled as they become available. The first cut-off date to consider applications for referral to the selecting official will be April 22, 2026, the remaining cut-off dates will be at 2-week intervals. Responsibilities Orthotics and therapeutic shoe fitters (Fitters) work in the Orthotics and Prosthetics laboratory of the Prosthetics and Sensory Aides service at any one of the VAMC in VISN 20. Fitters work under the general direction of the Certified Orthotist or Certified Orthotist Prosthetist at their facility. The main purpose of these Fitters is to fit and apply orthotic devices and depth inlay shoes. Instruct patients in wear and maintenance of orthotic devices to achieve the desired benefit and to maximize the function and lifetime of the de...