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

Hanger, Inc.•Huntington, NY

About The Position

Hanger is seeking a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician to provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The clinician assesses patients, develops and implements treatment plans, follows up with patients, and participates in practice management. Clinicians who have not yet achieved certification provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The role combines clinical and technical work to evaluate patients and custom design, fabricate, fit, and adjust prostheses and/or orthoses. The clinician collaborates with physicians and other rehabilitation team members, uses current technologies, and works to deliver effective patient outcomes. Duties may vary according to clinic operational requirements, clinic size, and applicable state and local laws. The role may include on-call work, hospital calls, or travel between Hanger Clinic locations. Hanger describes its clinical support as including professional clinical expertise, established practice guidelines, innovative technologies, specialized training and continuing education, and back-office support. The company also offers potential career paths and a collaborative clinical community.

Requirements

Current ABC or BOC board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics; or a bachelor’s degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required.
Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses.
Thorough understanding of medical terminology.
Effective oral and written communication skills for accurate, concise, organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient-care objectives.
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Ability to act with integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect.
Ability to keep patients at the center of care and build trust.
Ability to foster collaboration and constructive dialogue.
Ability to innovate solutions and respond to change.
Ability to focus on outcomes and calibrate work processes for results.
Ability to frequently lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during the workday.
Near and distant visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills adequate to prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.

Nice To Haves

Candidates certified in one discipline may be considered to see patients in their certified discipline while completing residency in the other discipline.
Candidates who are not certified or board-eligible may be considered if they have at least five years of demonstrated experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients’ needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services and recommend treatment options when appropriate.
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Select materials; take cast measurements; and perform model modifications and layouts while considering new techniques and materials.
Fit devices, including performing static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate devices on patients and adjust them to ensure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality.
Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Identify and resolve problems to support patient satisfaction with provided devices.
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
Use materials management, quality, and performance processes to balance device quality and medical efficacy with costs and operational and financial performance.
Meet with physicians, case managers, and other referral sources to explain services and capabilities and develop business relationships and referral sources.
Plan and implement strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Provide detailed clinical notes for patient records.
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians, as needed.
Assist other clinical staff.
Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
Follow safety regulations and comply with Medicare, other governmental regulations, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
May perform on-call duties, hospital calls, or float between Hanger Clinic locations.