Orthotist

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, measures, casts, designs, and fits custom-made lower extremity, upper extremity, and spinal orthoses. Measures, fits, and adjusts prefabricated orthoses.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)
Certified Orthotist - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABCOP)
Licensed Orthotist - State of Pennsylvania
Communication
Computer Literacy
Organizing
Rehab Assessment And Care
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s condition and determines the needed treatment.
Elicits the patient’s interpretation of his current situation and his and her expected outcome for the orthosis.
Communicates with the prescribing physician to clarify the expectations for the orthosis and detail the design options available to achieve the desired outcome.
Formulates a comprehensive treatment plan based on input from the prescribing physician, patient and family, therapist, and other rehabilitation team members. Discusses this plan with all involved.
Selects the appropriate prefabricated orthosis or design a custom orthosis to provide the prescribed outcome to alleviate patient’s limitations and enhance patient’s functioning.
Measures and casts patient. Corrects and modifies positive molds and provide complete design specifications for the orthosis to the central fabrication lab.
Fits patient with completed orthosis. Adjusts this orthosis as necessary to achieve optimal function.
Provides instruction to the patient and family on proper use and care of the orthosis.
Provides appropriate follow-up care after fitting to ensure successful treatment outcomes.
Document all patient contacts according to established departmental and hospital procedure.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts orthoses as required.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance