Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Associate (Traveler)

Pacific Medical Inc.

5d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Pacific Medical, Inc. was established in 1986 and is a leading distributor for durable medical equipment, orthotics/prosthetics, and surgical instruments servicing territories and regions across the U.S. We provide our services directly to patients, medical networks, physician clinics and offices. We are dedicated to the advancement of patient care through excellent service and product technology.
We have an immediate opportunity to join our Ortho Life platform. We are seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Associate that must live in CA as this individual will primarily service all CA territories and be willing to service Northwest travel territories and regions based on business needs.
Job Summary: The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Associate position will rotate between clinics treating patients in the evaluation, fabrication and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces. Prosthetists specialize in designing and making artificial limbs, while Orthotists specialize in designing and fitting orthopedic braces such as surgical supports and corrective shoes. Primary travel will occur within Northern California with some trips to the Northwest as needed. Traveling on Monday and Fridays. Expenses shall follow company reimbursement policy and will include hotel, transportation, and food.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in good standing by governing agency in your field of study with ABC.
• Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC guidelines.
• Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty.
• Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire.
• Must attend and show competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training and universal precautions training.
• If required by state law must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/region.
• Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation.
• Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted trainings and meetings.
• 5 year’s experience preferred.
• Candidates that apply must be hard working, self-motivated, possess strong attention to detail skills, and a strong work ethic. Only those with the ability to manage varying as well as scheduled tasks should apply.
• The final candidate will submit to a detailed background check.

Responsibilities

• Examine, interview, and measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and measurement of patients.
• Maintain patients' records in accordance with ABC and CMS standards.
• Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
• Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
• Confer with physicians in order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others who are constructing the appliances.
• Train and supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians, including COF.
• Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
• Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
• Maintenance of inventory of material in main and any satellite locations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees (3 to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off) Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation Benefit: At completion of 3-month introductory period, vacation accrual up to a max of 40 hours in the first 23 months, at 24 months, accrual up to a max of 80 hours with a rollover balance.
• Sick Benefit: Sick accrual begins upon date of hire up to a max accrual of 80 hours annually with a max usage of 48 hours annually with a rollover balance.
• Benefits: All Full-Time positions offer the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, and Financial Wellness planning.

What This Job Offers

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