Certified Orthotic Fitter

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics • Grand Rapids, MI

235d • Remote

About The Position

Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom. Come join our newest and largest clinic just outside of the city of Grand Rapids. Here you will be working alongside 9 Clinicians and a Care Extender who are there to assist you with patient care and fitting off the shelf items as well as we have a BDM to assist in building our business. Currently our patient population is across all ages. We service the greater Grand Rapids area and at this time, this position may encompass travel to other local clinics as well as hospitals in town within a radius of roughly 40 miles. At our clinic, we have fabrication onsite where our two skillful technicians who utilize the latest technology to fabricate prosthetic devices and clinicians can make many adjustments on site.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc).
• Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care.
• Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
• Execute treatment plan, modifications, adjustments, and repairs as determined by the supervising clinician.
• Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items.
• Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary.
• Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician.
• Perform shipping, receiving, and monitor inventory and other clerical tasks.
• Contact vendors to order prosthetic and orthotic materials.
• Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 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
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering 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
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED