Certified Prosthetist Orthotist Clinician (CPO)

Hanger, Inc.•New York, NY

8d•$86,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hanger is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist Clinician to join a well-established clinic in the Bronx. The clinic has a collaborative team of three Certified Orthotists and experienced administrative staff, a steady patient population, and strong referral relationships. The role provides comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, device design and fitting, follow-up, and participation in practice management. Clinicians who have not yet achieved certification provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The clinician combines clinical and technical expertise to evaluate patients, custom design, fabricate, and fit prostheses and/or orthoses, and collaborate with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals. Hanger offers clinical practice guidelines, technology, specialized training, continuing education, and operational support across its nationwide clinic network. Depending on clinic operational requirements and applicable law, the position may involve mentoring residents or newly certified clinicians, assisting other clinical staff, on-call or hospital calls, and floating between clinic locations. The position requires compliance with safety, Medicare and other government regulations, and bloodborne pathogen and OSHA requirements. New York State pay range is $86,000–$110,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits; pay varies with skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location, and other factors.

Requirements

Current ABC or BOC board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics; or a bachelor's degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
Valid driver's license and a 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, and organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers about patient-care objectives.
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills to analyze 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.
Effective organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect in professional relationships; focus on patient trust, collaboration, innovation, and superior outcomes.
Ability to frequently lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday.
Near and distance visual acuity sufficient to maintain records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills sufficient to schedule and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to 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 intend to see patients in that discipline while completing residency in the other discipline.
Candidates who are neither certified nor board-eligible may be considered if they have 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 patient needs and recommend prosthetic and/or orthotic treatment options.
Examine and evaluate patients in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Select materials and perform casting, measurements, model modifications, and layouts using appropriate techniques and materials.
Fit devices, including static and dynamic alignment.
Evaluate devices on patients and adjust them to ensure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality.
Instruct patients in the use of their prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Identify and resolve issues to support patient satisfaction.
Provide follow-up care with patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals.
Manage materials and use quality and performance processes to balance device quality and medical efficacy with cost and operational and financial performance.
Meet with physicians, case managers, and referral sources to explain services, develop business relationships, and build referral sources.
Plan and implement strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Provide detailed clinical notes for patient records.
May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
Assist other clinical staff and provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
Follow safety regulations and comply with Medicare and other government regulations, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
May perform on-call duties, hospital calls, or work at more than one Hanger Clinic location.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.