Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (Queens, NY)
About The Position
OP Specialty Bracing is hiring a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to provide care to children with disabling conditions of the limbs and spine. The role involves fitting and preparing orthopedic braces under the direction of and in consultation with physicians. The clinician evaluates patients, designs and fits devices, instructs patients in their use and care, and maintains patient records. The position also includes fabricating, modifying, repairing, and rebuilding orthopedic appliances. OP Specialty Bracing focuses on pediatric orthopedic care, partnering with children’s care teams and supporting families. Its services address conditions including fractures, clubfoot, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, plagiocephaly, and limb loss. The company operates specialized pediatric clinics, including clinics in children’s hospitals, and develops pediatric-focused products and educational resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
- Two or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO).
- Completion of an NCOPE-certified residency program.
Responsibilities
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine appliance needs and identify factors affecting appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, adjusting them for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
- Design orthopedic devices based on physicians’ prescriptions and patient examinations and measurements.
- Maintain patient records.
- Make and modify plaster casts of areas to be fitted with orthoses for use in device construction.
- Select materials and components based on device design.
- Consult with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
- Construct and fabricate appliances or direct others who construct them.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long- and short-term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Job Type
Full-time
