Orthopaedic Technician (Casting & Bracing)
About The Position
South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a patient-focused Orthopaedic Technician to join its Ancillary Services team in a fast-paced outpatient orthopaedic practice. The technician provides hands-on support to patients recovering from fractures, injuries, and orthopaedic conditions, working under the direction of physicians and physician assistants. The role includes casting, splinting, brace fitting, and durable medical equipment (DME) services, along with patient education and coordination of care. The technician collaborates with clinical and front-office staff, maintains accurate electronic medical record documentation, and helps keep casting and bracing areas clean, organized, and stocked. Travel between the Stuart and Port St. Lucie offices may be needed. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, during daytime business hours.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
- Experience assisting with patient care in an outpatient physician practice, urgent care, sports medicine, or orthopaedic environment.
- Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician, Cast Technician, Medical Assistant in Orthopaedics, or in a similar orthopaedic support role.
- Working knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Basic computer proficiency and experience using an electronic medical record.
- Reliability, professionalism, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative clinical team.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk, use hands to apply and remove casts, splints, and braces, and bend, reach, kneel, and assist with patient positioning.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist patients with mobility as needed.
- Regular use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying and removing casts, splints, braces, or other orthopaedic immobilization devices.
- Experience fitting and dispensing Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
- Experience obtaining insurance authorizations for DME.
- Experience caring for patients of all ages, including pediatric patients.
- Knowledge of orthopaedic injuries, fracture care, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Experience with NextGen electronic medical records is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply, modify, and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopaedic immobilization devices.
- Fit and dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and educate patients on its proper use and care.
- Verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations, and provide patients with cost estimates for prescribed DME.
- Coordinate brace-fitting appointments following insurance approval.
- Answer patient questions about casts, splints, braces, and post-application care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Keep casting and bracing areas clean, organized, and fully stocked.
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies.
- Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, and front-office staff to support efficient patient care.
- Travel between practice locations as needed to support patient care.
- Follow organizational policies, clinical protocols, HIPAA requirements, and safety standards.
- Perform other duties supporting the goals of the Ancillary Services department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Stable Monday through Friday schedule.
- Opportunities to expand orthopaedic knowledge and clinical skills.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
