National Float Pool Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CO, CP, CPO)

Hanger, Inc.•Austin, TX

13d•Remote

About The Position

As a member of our National Float Pool, you will exemplify exceptional care to our patients on 12-16 week assignments at any one of our more than 700 clinics nationwide. Your experience and academic preparation allows you to serve in a variety of settings treating a wide range of prosthetic and/or orthotic cases. Your ability to be professional, flexible, caring, and committed will be highly valued by our patients and their families, your colleagues, and physicians. As a full-time, Hanger employee you will enjoy a very competitive base salary, short term housing, rental car, and a robust benefits package. You will provide prosthetic and/or orthotics care to patients on a full-time basis for varying lengths of time with assignment location anywhere in the country to be determined by the needs of the business. Depending on the operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic and subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law, your role may include some or all of the functions listed below.

Requirements

Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC).
A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
Must agree to assignability anywhere in the country based on the needs of the company.
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of the principles 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 communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
Instruct patients in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
May be asked to perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages
8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k Savings and Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
Relocation Assistance
Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest