Certified Orthotist Prosthetist

Medical Service Company•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At MSC, we are dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and quality of life with over 75 years of experience and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). MSC is a 13 -Time recipient of the prestigious NorthCoast 99 Award as a Top Workplace to work! MSC is a two-time recipient of the prestigious National HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment company in the US. In addition, MSC is very proud to announce its debut on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our company's growth and success! We are hiring: FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS! APPLY TODAY in the Columbus/Marion OH. Competitive Pay Advancement Opportunities. Certified Orthotist Prosthetist treats and provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine, amputations, and congenital deformities by planning fabrication of, writing specifications for, by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces and prosthetic limbs under guidance of and in consultation with physician. Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with current treatment techniques and protocols established by the Director.

Requirements

Certified Orthotist Prosthetist by ABC or BOCO may also be board eligible from bachelor or master’s program.
Employee must be eligible to be credentialed and hold privileges with all local hospitals
Experienced in Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Presents a strong professional appearance
Ability to perform multiple and adverse tasks simultaneously
Highly organized and self-motivated
Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight
Manual dexterity required to operate orthotic construction equipment
Frequent bending, stooping and lifting and reaching required
Possess current unrestricted driver’s license, automobile insurance, and available automobile.
Driving distances within service area from office.

Responsibilities

Review/formulate medical records, examine patients, evaluate and document functional loss and orthotic and/or prosthetic needs of patients; formulate orthotic patient prescriptions for optimal management of upper and lower limb orthotic anomalies, both congenital and acquired, in collaboration with physicians.
Formulate prosthetic patient prescriptions for optimal management of upper and lower limb amputations, both congenital and acquired, in collaboration with physicians
Supervise the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices and appliances to ensure that design and materials used meet patient needs and department standards, evaluate fit on patient to ensure proper fit, function, cosmesis and workmanship
Post materials used, cost and other pertinent information including nomenclature and cost to orthotic/prosthetic records to ensure accurate patient charges.
Instruct patients on the limitations and proper use of orthotic devices and appliances; instruct patients regarding maintenance, storing and cleaning of devices and appliances
Consult with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists and vocational rehabilitation counselors regarding orthotic patient’s needs.
Conduct orthotic and prosthetic clinics for local organizations; participate in orthopedic clinics and continuing education courses.
Establish prosthetic clinics to include treatment teams on patient progress and techniques.
Oversee orthotic fitters and technicians and liaisons, as needed
Perform on-call duties as assigned and scheduled
Other duties as assigned