Part-Time Clinician (CPO)

Hanger, Inc.•Orangeburg, SC

About The Position

Hanger is hiring a part-time Prosthetist and/or Orthotist (CPO) to provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The clinician assesses patients, formulates and implements treatment plans, follows up with patients, and participates in practice management. Clinicians who have not achieved certification provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The role combines clinical and technical skills to evaluate patients and custom design, fabricate, fit, and adjust prostheses and/or orthoses. The clinician collaborates with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals, applies current technology and clinical practice guidelines, and works to achieve quality patient outcomes. Responsibilities may vary according to clinic operational requirements and applicable state or local law; the clinician may also be asked to provide on-call or hospital services or float between Hanger Clinic locations.

Requirements

Current ABC or BOC board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics; or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
Valid driver’s license and 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, organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient-care service objectives.
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing 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.
Organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently and to lift 50 pounds alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day.
Near and distant visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate 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 adequate for scheduling and preparing 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 wish to see patients in their certified discipline while completing residency in the other discipline.
Candidates who are not certified or 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 patients’ needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services and recommend treatment options when necessary.
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Select materials; take cast measurements; and complete model modifications and layouts, considering new techniques and materials.
Fit devices, including performing static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate devices on patients and make adjustments to ensure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality.
Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Identify and resolve device-related problems to support patient satisfaction.
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
Use materials management, quality, and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy while balancing costs and operational and financial performance.
Meet with physicians, case managers, and other referral sources to explain services and capabilities and develop business relationships and referral sources.
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Provide detailed clinical notes in patient records.
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians when needed.
Assist other clinical staff.
Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
Follow safety regulations and comply with Medicare and other governmental regulations, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
Provide on-call services, hospital calls, or coverage at more than one clinic when requested.