Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CA - San Francisco)

Open Bionics•CA - San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Open Bionics Ltd is a healthcare company that designs, develops, and manufactures bionic limbs for individuals with upper limb absence. Our mission is to "Create and Democratise Technology that Enhances the Human Body," aiming to make beautiful bionic limbs more accessible and transform disabilities into superpowers. We have collaborated with major brands and won awards for our innovations. We are seeking a passionate individual who believes in enhancing patient quality of life through innovative prosthetic solutions. As a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist, your primary goal is to deliver state-of-the-art prostheses and excellent services to clinical partners and users of our cutting-edge assistive technology. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth as the company expands. You will specialize in fitting Open Bionics devices, manage the full workflow of building and fitting check-sockets, and provide patient training to maximize prosthesis utilization. With high standards of customer service and a focus on upper limb prosthetics, you will eventually manage your own clinic. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of our partial hand, below-elbow, and above-elbow solutions, becoming a clinical ambassador for the company. This high-responsibility position requires a driven individual with a passion for leading the industry forward with new ideas. You will approach clinical work with a business owner's mindset, optimizing for exceptional patient experiences and workflow efficiencies.

Requirements

Certified by either the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) as Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist.
Evidence-based practice approach to patient care with a demonstrable understanding of Open Bionics’ vision.
Proficient with methods of shape capture and rectification (experience with 3D scanning technologies and digital rectification platforms is preferred).
Ability to outline an appropriate prosthetic prescription for those upper limb absence and evidence of creative problem-solving.
Excellent patient care and exceedingly high motivation to give patients the best experience possible, and monitoring patient outcomes.
Dedication to creating successful patient outcomes defined by the patient.
Passionate about making high-end prosthetics solutions more accessible for end-users.
Must be certified by either the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) as Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist.

Nice To Haves

Certified Prosthetist who has recently graduated or has 1 - 5 years minimum experience in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Previous experience in delivering prosthetic solutions for persons with upper limb absence (including myoelectric/multiarticulating/bionic componentry) would be advantageous but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering the highest standard of clinical services to Open Bionics customers in accordance with our core values.
Providing training and ongoing support for patients on using their upper limb prosthesis to achieve certain activities of daily living and personal goals.
Educating and certifying prosthetic care providers on our systems and devices.
Tracking performance via customer feedback, metrics and data from our ERP system to make smart decisions for growth.
Reviewing potential users’ eligibility for our devices and supporting trials with clinical partners when required.
Coordinating clinical input to improve the adoption rate, prescription and funding applications of patients.
Providing internal clinical input to Open Bionics developers on product development on both hardware and software products.
Testing new versions or products considering the expected clinical benefits for both clinicians and users.
Contributing to create and maintain documentation for clinicians and end-users.
Active participation in relevant consumer or trade shows, exhibitions and conferences including supporting booth activities, workshops and communications.
Contribution to clinical research projects/publications aiming to reinforce the clinical value and benefits of the solutions developed by Open Bionics.
Taking an active role in research and development projects of new technologies that aid clinicians.
Providing a patient-centered approach to upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation and continuous support to our users.
Attend and host a weekly satellite visit once per quarter.
Developing a sustainable and efficient clinical workflow/pipeline, in conjunction with Open Bionics’ UK and US clinics.