Orthotist/Prosthetist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Mark, IL

About The Position

Provides orthotic and/or prosthetic services within the Orthotics and Prosthetics department. The role includes evaluating and treating inpatients and outpatients and fabricating orthotic and/or prosthetic appliances. Patient care serves newborns through young adults at assigned locations. Independent patient care begins after training and orientation are completed in each specialty area and the team leader approves.

Requirements

One year of clinical orthotics and/or prosthetics experience; residency experience may count.
Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics and a current or completed residency in an NCOPE-approved residency program. Graduates before 2014 without a master’s degree must have completed an NCOPE-approved residency program.
Satisfactory current or completed NCOPE residency and eligibility for board certification within 12 months of employment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, or certification as an orthotist and/or prosthetist by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics.
Georgia orthotics/prosthetics license or proof of application within 12 months of employment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with patients and parents, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic care to inpatient and outpatient newborns through young adults, including assessment, treatment planning, measurements or impressions, device design, fit and function evaluation, and patient education.
Perform follow-up care, assess device fit and function, and adjust devices or treatment plans when necessary.
Communicate changes with physicians or referral sources and other members of the patient’s treatment team.
Complete thorough, accurate, and timely clinical, technical, and financial documentation, including ordering according to departmental policies.
Ensure chart notes are co-signed by a licensed clinician when necessary.
Maintain financial documentation that reflects understanding of insurance, billing, and coding practices.
Manage time effectively across direct and indirect patient care responsibilities, including appointment readiness.
Contribute to department operations or clinical services beyond routine patient care, such as participating in projects or teams or volunteering for department-sponsored patient activities.
Seek learning opportunities through colleagues, physicians, interdisciplinary healthcare providers, manufacturers, and educational symposiums.
Obtain continuing education units required for certification achievement and maintenance.
Promote a safe and professional patient-care environment through Joint Commission readiness and application of American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics facility accreditation standards.