Orthotic Fitter/Clinical Assistant

OP Specialty Bracing•New York, NY

1d•$22 - $24

About The Position

OP Specialty Bracing is seeking an Orthotic Fitter/Clinical Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and help maintain an efficient patient process. Prior orthotic experience is not required; training is provided. The role is suited to someone interested in hands-on patient care, working with children, and learning specialized clinical skills. Candidates with clinical or allied-health backgrounds, such as cast technicians, athletic trainers, PTAs, or people with study or experience in exercise science, physiology, or kinesiology, are encouraged to apply. The position combines patient care with device design and fabrication. Working with other healthcare professionals, the assistant supports rehabilitative care and helps build and provide orthotic and prosthetic devices for patients with mobility limitations or other orthopedic conditions. Work is performed under the supervision of a Certified Orthotist and/or Certified Prosthetist. Duties may include participating in evaluations, implementing and following up on treatment plans, adjusting devices, and fitting off-the-shelf devices. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, discretion, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to multitask and reprioritize. The job description lists certification and training pathways, including Certified Orthotic Assistant and Certified Fitter of Orthotics requirements. These may be completed during the training program. Eligible employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance; long- and short-term disability; life insurance and AD&D; a retirement savings plan; and paid time off and holidays.

Requirements

High school degree required.
Ability to provide compassionate patient care and work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multitask, regularly reprioritize, and shift gears quickly.
Keen attention to detail, self-motivation, discretion, and a solutions-oriented approach.
The listed Certified Orthotic Assistant pathway includes an Anatomy & Physiology course, Medical Terminology course, Physics course, and 1,900 training hours; these requirements can be completed during the training program.
The listed Certified Fitter of Orthotics pathway includes completion of an ABC-approved orthotic fitter pre-certification education course and 1,000 hours of orthotic fitting patient-care experience, obtained before or after the education course.

Nice To Haves

Some collegiate coursework.
Related technical experience and/or training in a hands-on or mechanically oriented field.
Experience in patient care and/or rehabilitation.
Existing Certified Orthotic Assistant (COA) certification; highly preferred.
Existing Certified Fitter of Orthotics (CFO) certification; highly preferred.
Background in clinical or allied-health settings, including cast technology, athletic training, physical therapist assisting, exercise science, physiology, or kinesiology.

Responsibilities

Assist with guided evaluations of orthoses on patients to ensure fit, function, and quality.
Fit, repair, and maintain orthoses under the guidance of and in consultation with the Orthotist.
Make assigned casts; obtain measurements; perform model modifications and scanning.
Use machinery to trim, grind, and buff orthotic devices.
Scribe notes using Nymbl/EHR Patient software.
Provide front desk coverage.
Perform other duties as needed based on the clinic setting and as required.