Certified Prosthetics Assistant

The Surgical Clinic • Nashville, TN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, a large, community-based cancer care specialist with a leading clinical trial network, is seeking a Certified Prosthetic Assistant. This role supports the Certified Prosthetist in providing comprehensive prosthetic patient care, including fabrication, repairs, and maintenance of devices to ensure maximum fit, function, and cosmesis. The position involves operating and maintaining power equipment, working with various prosthetic materials, and assisting in patient management, which may include travel to other clinic locations and hospitals. Administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, copying, faxing, and emailing are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Prosthetic Assistant (CPA) by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pediatric Orthotics (ABC) is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of a recognized Prosthetic Assistant training program or equivalent clinical experience as specified by the ABC.
• Knowledge of prosthetic fabrication techniques, materials, and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of prosthetic devices.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain fabrication equipment, including grinders, saws, drills, and vacuum forming systems.
• Strong attention to detail and technical skills to ensure proper fit, function, and cosmetic quality of prosthetic devices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support prosthetists, patients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage documentation, data entry, and multiple priorities in a clinical and fabrication environment.
• Medical Terminology, specifically related to Vascular surgery.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills, including telephone etiquette.
• Organizational skills
• Electronic Medical Record data entry
• Ability to set priorities while multitasking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience as a Prosthetic Assistant or in a related orthotics/prosthetics role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power equipment including floor grinders, oscillating saws, drills, band saws, and grinders following all manufacturer instructions and company protocols.
• Mix/pour plaster casts, vacuum form thermoplastic, cut/grind prosthetic sockets, assemble prosthetics, and repair broken prosthetic devices.
• Support the prosthetist in managing patient care, including occasional travel to other clinic locations and hospitals.
• File patient data upon receipt of information.
• Perform data entry, copying, faxing, emailing.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed