Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist

Pacific Medical Inc.•Salinas, CA

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Medical, Inc., established in 1987, is a distributor of durable medical equipment specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, prosthetics, and orthotics. With a core mission of helping and serving others, we provide services directly to patients, medical networks, physician clinics, and offices, dedicated to advancing patient care through excellent service and product technology. We have an immediate opportunity to join our growing Ortho Life Orthopedic platform. We are currently seeking a full-time Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist for our Salinas, CA Patient Care Facility. This individual will be responsible for the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, specializing in designing and making artificial limbs, designing and fitting orthopedic braces such as surgical supports and corrective shoes, and a willingness to supervise and work with a dynamic team.

Requirements

Must have completed a residency program accredited by NCOPE.
Must have completed a master's degree in prosthetics from a program accredited by the CAAHEP.
Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines.
Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty.
Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire.
Must attend and show competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training.
If required by state law must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region.
Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation.
Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews.
Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted training and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Interest in pediatrics preferred.
Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine, interview, and measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and measurement of patients.
Maintain patients' records in accordance with ABC and CMS standards.
Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
Confer with physicians in order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices.
Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others who are constructing the appliances.
Train and supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians, including COF.
Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
Maintenance of inventory of material in main and any satellite locations.