What is the Health Technician (Pedorthist) role at Veterans Health Administration like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Health Technician (Pedorthist) position at Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Health Technician (Pedorthist), and it’s located at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $39,694 to $71,517.

Dr.Job

What does the Health Technician (Pedorthist) do?

Ms.Smith

They assess patients with various levels of disease and disability, create treatment plans, implement those plans, and follow up to ensure the outcomes are effective and improve patient satisfaction.

Dr.Job

What are the basic qualifications needed for this role?

Ms.Smith

Candidates need to be board certified in pedorthics by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, or credentialed in pedorthics by the Board of Certification/Accreditation.

Dr.Job

What skills and knowledge should candidates have?

Ms.Smith

Candidates should have knowledge of patient psychology, foundational sciences related to pedorthic treatment, and materials science used in fabrication.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Health Technician (Pedorthist)
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Salary: $39694-$71517
Industry: Government / Public Service / Military
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted on: 11/06/2025