Market Specialist- Clinical Orthotist Prosthetist

Hanger, Inc.•La Mesa, CA

4d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Market Specialist provides guidance and support in establishing clinical direction for an assigned market in collaboration with senior management. Trained and educated to independently provide or supervise comprehensive specialty care, the specialist may perform patient assessment, develop and implement treatment plans, provide follow-up, and contribute to practice management. The role combines clinical and technical expertise with collaboration across colleagues, rehabilitation teams, and referral networks, while advancing a specialist strategy within the market. The specialist participates in patient care within the full scope of their license, consults with practitioners and referral partners on clinical matters, and conducts training programs and workshops. As part of the market leadership team, the specialist helps the market meet its clinical and business goals, evaluates new orthotic and prosthetic technologies, champions new products, advances clinical excellence in digital documentation, and serves as a subject matter expert. The role calls for extensive experience and expertise, creativity, and latitude.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in business, healthcare, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
American Board Certified (ABC) certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
Licensed according to state regulations wherever providing care.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid driver’s license and have a driving record meeting Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
Extensive clinical expertise; preference for candidates with seven or more years of experience in their clinical specialty.
Demonstrated clinical excellence and recognition as an orthotics and prosthetics expert within the industry and Hanger Clinic field organization.
Ability to motivate peers and colleagues in a collegial, matrixed environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to interface regionally with media, trade associations, patient advocates, manufacturers, payers, and other stakeholders.
Expertise in directly or indirectly managing people resources and using relevant metrics to achieve financial and productivity targets.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including accurate, concise, and organized presentations.
Strong presentation and public-speaking skills.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel.
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options.
Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Experience and understanding of marketing and sales in the healthcare services arena.
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
High integrity and ethics, good judgment, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to collaborate openly, respond to change, innovate, focus on patient trust, and pursue superior outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, healthcare, or a related discipline.
Seven or more years of experience in the candidate’s clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide the highest level of patient care, directly or indirectly through web services.
Develop a strategy to grow market share in assigned markets in collaboration with area and regional leadership.
Participate in Patient Evaluation Clinics supporting market patient care centers.
Develop and train clinicians in the market.
Ensure O&P care providers in the market are developed and trained to provide the highest standard of care.
Participate in developing and delivering educational programs for clinicians, such as the Hanger Education Fair.
Develop and conduct workshops for external medical professionals to enhance the medical community’s clinical knowledge of the O&P profession.
Lead or support clinical teams evaluating new products and clinical initiatives.
Consult with practitioners and referral partners throughout the market on clinical matters.
Participate in market leadership activities to help meet clinical and business goals.
Assist in evaluating new orthotic and prosthetic technologies, champion new products, operationalize clinical excellence in digital documentation, and serve as a market subject matter expert.