Certified Fitter of Orthotics

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Traverse City, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A certified orthotic fitter is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain off the shelf or prefabricated orthoses prescribed by a physician. In addition, a certified orthotic fitter will be required to be proficient in patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, and provide patient instructions. This role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, understanding principles of growth and development, and assessing patient status relative to age-specific needs.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma, GED or college degree.
2-3 years of orthotic fitting experience or equivalent.
Successful completion of an NCOPE approved orthotic fitter educational course.
Successful completion of the ABC orthotics fitters exam.

Responsibilities

Assessment of prescription and patient’s needs for off the shelf or prefabricated orthoses (excluding diabetic shoes, fracture orthoses, FES systems, Scoliosis devices, and un-stabile conditions).
Formulation of a treatment plan based upon an assessment to alleviate limitations and enhance function. This includes requesting consultation with the referring physician to verify prescription/documentation when needed.
Implementation of the treatment plan.
Patient Education.
Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes and patient health.
Accountable for achieving financial targets and performance benchmarks as established by their manager.
Compliance with practice management plans, documentation policies, and procedures.
Adherence to applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Maintain a safe and professional environment for patient care.
Comprehension of claims development and submission.
Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility.
Participates in a program of self-improvement and continuing education.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors, and encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute to Quality Improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.