Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
About The Position
The Prosthetist/Orthotist designs and fits artificial limbs, braces, and appliances for patients with physical disabilities based on physicians’ specifications. The role examines patients and prepares casts or models to support appliance construction and selection of appropriate materials and components. It fits completed appliances, makes adjustments to ensure comfort and maximum functionality, and repairs or modifies prostheses for patients. The position develops prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans in collaboration with ordering physicians, assesses patients’ needs and goals, and completes evaluations, orders, deliveries, and fittings. It provides ongoing patient care and periodic evaluations to maintain and document optimal fit and function. The role also requires comprehensive, timely clinical documentation, compliance with policies and regulations, and participation in continuing education, training, and research.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Prosthetics certification recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or its equivalent.
- One year of experience or completion of a residency program in prosthetics.
Responsibilities
- Create comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans that address patient needs and goals in collaboration with ordering physicians.
- Assess patients comprehensively to understand their prosthetic and orthotic needs and goals and design appropriate devices.
- Complete patient evaluations, orders, deliveries, and fittings, including taking pictures and casts as needed.
- Select materials and perform cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts while considering new techniques and materials.
- Communicate with candidates by phone, text, email, and in person.
- Provide continuing patient care and periodic evaluations to assure, maintain, and document optimal prosthesis or orthosis fit and function.
- Prepare comprehensive clinical notes and documentation promptly and in an organized manner.
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participate in personal and professional development through continuing education, training, and research.
- Fit finished appliances and make adjustments to support patient comfort and maximum functionality.
- Repair and modify prostheses for patients.
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Job Type
Full-time
