Orthotic Fitter- FT sign on bonus

Premier Health • Ashley, OH

15d

About The Position

The Orthotic Fitter is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of a certified orthotist of off the shelf and prefabricated orthoses/braces. He/she must evaluate patient’s need, perform the fitting, making minor modifications as needed, and adjust to ensure proper fit. He/she must maintain good documentation of services provided and may be asked to participate in provider training.
FIDRNOCT

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy
• American Board for Certification or Board of Certification Certified Orthotic Fitter
• CPR Required
• Athletic Trainer
• Physical Therapist
• 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices such as; cervical orthoses not require more than minor modification; pressure gradient hose; trusses; non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses (except those used to treat unstable spinal conditions), and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
• 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
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to evaluate information and make independent judgments
• Experience with computer informational systems
• Must have good organizational skills and work well with others
• Knowledge of bracing/orthotics
• Effective time management/organizational skills
• Board certification as Orthotic Fitter or a board-certified Orthotist

Nice To Haves

• Must be a BOC or ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s need
• Perform the fitting, making minor modifications as needed, and adjust to ensure proper fit
• Maintain good documentation of services provided
• Participate in provider training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level