Prosthetist and/ or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CO, CP, Board Eligible)

Hanger • Puyallup, WA

163d • $70,000 - $108,000

About The Position

As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist at Hanger, you will leverage your clinical expertise to improve the lives of patients by providing comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. You will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement those plans, and follow up with patients, all while collaborating with a team of nearly 1600 providers. Hanger offers a supportive environment with access to innovative technologies and specialized training, allowing you to advance your career while fulfilling your passion for patient care.

Requirements

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC).
• A baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility.
• A valid driver's license and driving record within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated past experience in providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under supervision may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient's need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services.
• Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes.
• Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to develop business relationships.
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
• May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
• Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
• Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• May be asked to perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between locations.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree