Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist

Fairview Health Services•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist position provides care to patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and/or spine or with partial or total absence of a limb. This role also performs evaluation, design, fabrication, fitting, and alignment of all types and complexities of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. Board Eligible Orthotist/Prosthetists are eligible to apply for this position. This role will work out of multiple Fairview locations with the primary being University Crossing at 2200 University Ave in Saint Paul and will have inpatient responsibilities. This position has an on-call requirement: Rotating weeks, Monday to Monday- 8 or less times per year. Compensation for on-call.

Requirements

Active Minnesota licensure in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Prosthetic/Orthotic Certification in good standing with the American Board of Certification (ABC) or Certification in good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC)

Nice To Haves

1+ years working in either hospital or clinic setting

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients regarding fit, alignment, cosmetics, and function and patient acceptance.
Adjust final product as needed.
Conduct measuring, molding, or tracing as needed.
Completion of clinical evaluation and refinement of prescription criteria.
Consults with physicians and allied health professionals to formulate and/or modify prescription criteria, prior to or following, clinical evaluation of the patient.
Educates patient and their families regarding their: Pathology, Plan of treatment, Potential outcomes, Costs, Department billing procedures.
Maintains complete, accurate patient documentation that meets or exceeds Medicare standards.
Consults with technical and professional staff to define, develop, and implement the best possible components, materials, and fabrication processes.
Provides clear, detailed instructions to the fabrication staff.
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements.
Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned.