Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (Board Eligible)

Hanger, Inc.•Henderson, NV

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Hanger is seeking a board-eligible Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician to join its team in Henderson, Nevada. The clinician provides or supervises comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care, including assessing patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and following up on outcomes. Clinicians who have not yet achieved certification provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The role combines clinical and technical skills 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 technology, and participates in practice management. Duties may vary based on clinic operations and may include mentoring, on-call or hospital calls, or floating between clinic locations. Hanger describes itself as a provider of orthotic and prosthetic services and products, with a nationwide network of more than 900 clinics and a collaborative community of nearly 1,600 providers. Its stated vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services, and value.

Requirements

Current ABC or BOC board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics; or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards.
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 clear, concise, organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient-care service 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 lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently during the workday and to lift 50 pounds alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during the workday.
Near and distant visual acuity sufficient to maintain records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills sufficient to schedule and 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 if they wish to see patients in that 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 necessary.
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Select materials and take cast measurements; 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 issues to support patient satisfaction with 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 support device quality and medical efficacy while balancing 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 with management to meet and exceed revenue targets.
Maintain detailed clinical notes in patient records.
May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
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 assigned duties or special projects.
May perform on-call duties or hospital calls, or float between Hanger Clinic locations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Eight paid national holidays and four additional floating holidays
PTO that includes vacation and sick time
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) savings and retirement plan
Paid parental bonding leave for new parents
Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities
Employee referral bonus program
Mentorship programs for mentors and mentees
Student loan repayment assistance, depending on location
Relocation assistance
Regional and national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Opportunities to volunteer at local and national events, including Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest