Orthotics Resident

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

175d

About The Position

A Resident Orthotist is responsible for integrating patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management skills for individuals in need of orthotic management. They will complete their responsibilities in accordance with a physician prescription and under the supervision of a Clinical Preceptor/Mentor who has expertise in the field of Orthotics. This role follows a structured program under the supervision of a mentor gradually increasing responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program
Ability to interact with patients and physicians.
Ability to use tools and fabricate independently.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Assessment of patients with impairment of human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that would impede their ability to participate in their social environment or other activities to determine a functional intervention.
Formulation of a treatment plan, with other health care providers as prescribed by the referring physician based upon a comprehensive assessment to design an intervention to alleviate limitations and enhance function.
Implementation of the orthotic treatment plan.
Produces orthotic devices as prescribed by the referring physician.
Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes.
Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection which includes, but is not limited to: adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care comprehension of claims development and submission
Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility.
Follows charting procedures and maintains records; completes in a timely manner according to department policy.
Attends assigned clinics and completes hospital calls.
Maintains treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction, and production standards.
Repairs or delegates the maintenance of orthoses to technicians.
Assists in inventories of supplies and equipment.
Orders supplies as needed.
Participates in a program of continuing education.
Completes Certification requirements (if necessary) within a reasonable period of time.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.