Orthotic Fitter

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

57d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hospital for Special Surgery as it expands HSS Prosthetic and Orthotic department (HSS P&O). We are looking for highly qualified and motivated professionals whose experience has prepared them for a challenging and exciting career at the #1 ranked hospital in the US for orthopedics. We are seeking leaders who are independent and capable of helping grow the footprint of HSS P&O. The mission of HSS is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology and their related disciplines through research and education. HSS P&O supports that mission by designing and fitting devices which enable patients to heal and meet their greatest potential. Members of the HSS P&O team will be designing the future of prosthetic and orthotic care treating patients locally and from around the world. The position is for a full-time clinician working in a hospital setting which includes inpatient and outpatient care for diverse populations from pediatric to adult. Candidates will be responsible for providing off the shelf and custom fit orthotic devices. The applicant will be required to work closely with our providers clinically and will need to implement educational programs to teach other allied health providers about orthotic services. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow their clinical skill set. Some of the specific responsibilities included are: Communicating with providers to discuss orthotic needs and ordering practices Evaluating patients to determine the most appropriate orthotic design Determining and providing HSS staff with appropriate L-codes for obtaining authorization or billing custom orthoses Fitting orthoses both off-the-shelf and custom fit devices to inpatients and outpatients Contouring or adjusting orthoses to ensure appropriate fit and function Communicating with patients and families about appropriate care and use for devices provided Timely documentation of care provided in EPIC Obtaining patient signatures on all necessary paperwork for billing Managing inventory by placing orders, checking in items, and performing manual inventory counts as needed Performing patient chart reviews to confirm medical necessity and other necessary documentation is accurate for orthotic billing Assisting with administrative tasks around HSS providing orthotic care Training providers or HSS staff on orthotic workflows as needed Miscellaneous tasks identified to improve provision of prosthetic and orthotic care at HSS This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a developing hospital-based practice. We look forward to hearing from you. Medical benefits and a retirement plan are included. Salary will be commensurate to applicant's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, college transcript or World Education Service (WES) Credential Evaluation (only applicable if you received your education in a foreign country)
At least 3 years of experience providing direct patient care in a setting with orthotics, with demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties in a patient care setting.
Excellent communication and team building / interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of orthopedic specific injuries and disease processes and associated orthotic / prosthetic interventions.
Experience working with pediatric patients and families.
ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter or Orthotic Assistant
BOC credentials

Responsibilities

Communicating with providers to discuss orthotic needs and ordering practices
Evaluating patients to determine the most appropriate orthotic design
Determining and providing HSS staff with appropriate L-codes for obtaining authorization or billing custom orthoses
Fitting orthoses both off-the-shelf and custom fit devices to inpatients and outpatients
Contouring or adjusting orthoses to ensure appropriate fit and function
Communicating with patients and families about appropriate care and use for devices provided
Timely documentation of care provided in EPIC
Obtaining patient signatures on all necessary paperwork for billing
Managing inventory by placing orders, checking in items, and performing manual inventory counts as needed
Performing patient chart reviews to confirm medical necessity and other necessary documentation is accurate for orthotic billing
Assisting with administrative tasks around HSS providing orthotic care
Training providers or HSS staff on orthotic workflows as needed
Miscellaneous tasks identified to improve provision of prosthetic and orthotic care at HSS