Certified Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician

Hanger, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Hanger is seeking a Certified Prosthetist (CP) or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) for a close-knit, three-person clinic in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role combines clinical and technical expertise to provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, device design, fabrication, fitting, follow-up, and participation in practice management. Clinicians collaborate with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals, use current technology and clinical practice guidelines, and contribute to patient outcomes and clinic operations. Candidates who have not achieved certification may provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. Depending on operational needs and applicable law, the position may also involve on-call work, hospital calls, floating between clinic locations, mentoring, and assisting other clinical staff.

Requirements

Current ABC or BOC board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics; or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required.
Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses.
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.
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect in professional relationships; commitment to patient-centered care, collaboration, innovation, and strong outcomes.
Ability to frequently lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone; walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly; maintain sufficient near and distant visual acuity, speech, and hearing; push wheeled equipment; perform fine motor tasks; and participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.

Nice To Haves

Candidates certified in one discipline may be considered if they wish to see patients in that discipline while completing residency in the other discipline.
Candidates who are not certified or board-eligible may be considered with at least five years of demonstrated experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients’ needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services and recommend treatment options when appropriate.
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Select materials; take cast measurements; and perform model modifications and layouts, considering new techniques and materials.
Fit devices, including static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate devices on patients and adjust them to ensure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality.
Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Identify and resolve issues to support patient satisfaction with devices.
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
Manage materials and use quality and performance processes to balance device quality, medical efficacy, costs, and operational and financial performance.
Meet with physicians, case managers, and other referral sources to explain services and capabilities and develop business relationships and referral sources.
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Document detailed clinical notes in patient records.
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians, as needed.
Assist other clinical staff and provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
Follow safety regulations, Medicare and other governmental regulations, and bloodborne pathogen and OSHA requirements.
Perform other assigned duties or special projects; as needed, perform on-call or hospital calls or float between Hanger Clinic locations.