Certified Orthotic Fitter

Hanger, Inc. • New York, NY

6d • $24 - $30

About The Position

Orthotic fitters provide independent patient care by providing and adjusting off-the-shelf and prefabricated orthoses within the ABC Scope of Practice. A certified fitter may be privileged to work under the indirect supervision of a certified orthotist on moderately complex or custom projects. Fitters monitor patients over time and make necessary changes to keep devices in good condition. Depending on operational requirements, clinic size, and applicable state or local law, the role may include some or all of the listed duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics, such as American Board Certified (ABC). An associate degree is preferred. The candidate must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and meet Hanger’s driving-record standards.

The hourly pay range is $24.00–$30.00, plus bonus and benefits. Hanger notes that salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location, and other variables.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics, such as American Board Certified (ABC).
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and a driving record within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
• Demonstrated ability to fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices, including cervical orthoses requiring no more than minor modification; pressure gradient hose; trusses; non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses; and prefabricated upper- and lower-extremity orthoses, excluding those used to treat bone fractures.
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for accurate, concise, organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient-care service objectives.
• Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Effective organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
• Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect.
• Keep the patient at the center of care and build lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue.
• Continuously innovate solutions and influence and respond to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients’ needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Provide independent patient care for devices within the role’s scope of practice.
• Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patients in the use of orthotic devices.
• Identify and resolve issues to ensure patient satisfaction with provided devices.
• Provide detailed clinical notes in patient records.
• Provide information to administrative staff to support reimbursement activities.
• Follow up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Assist other clinical staff.
• Follow safety regulations and comply with Medicare, HIPAA, other governmental regulations, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• 8 paid national holidays and 4 additional floating holidays.
• PTO that includes vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k savings and retirement plan.
• Paid parental bonding leave for new parents.
• Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Mentorship programs for mentors and mentees.
• Student loan repayment assistance by location.
• Relocation assistance.
• Regional and national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities.
• Volunteering opportunities for local and national events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED