Orthotic Fitter, Certified

Hanger, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Orthotic fitters provide independent patient care by providing and adjusting off-the-shelf and prefabricated orthoses within the ABC Scope of Practice. A certified fitter may be privileged to work under the indirect supervision of a certified orthotist on projects of moderate complexity or of a custom nature. Fitters monitor patients over time and make necessary changes to keep devices in good condition. Depending on operational requirements, clinic size, and applicable state or local laws, the position may include some or all of the listed functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics, such as American Board Certified (ABC).
Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
Ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices, including cervical orthoses requiring no more than minor modification, pressure gradient hose, trusses, non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses, and prefabricated upper- and lower-extremity orthoses, excluding those used to treat bone fractures.
Thorough understanding of medical terminology.
Effective oral and written communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on the objectives of patient care services.
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills to analyze reports, charts, and correspondence.
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, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
Keep the patient at the center of work and build lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue.
Continuously innovate solutions and respond to change.
Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients’ needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Provide independent patient care for devices within scope of practice.
Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
Instruct patients in the use of orthotic devices.
Identify and reconcile issues or problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
Provide detailed clinical notes in patient records.
Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
Follow up with patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
Assist other clinical staff.
Adhere to safety regulations and comply with Medicare, HIPAA, other governmental regulations, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.