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

Hanger, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hanger is hiring a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician for a well-established clinic in Washington, DC. The role provides prosthetic and orthotic care to a diverse patient population, supported by an established referral network, a collaborative team, clinical practice guidelines, specialized training, continuing education, innovative technologies, and back-office support. Clinicians who have not yet achieved certification provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The clinician assesses patients, formulates and implements treatment plans, follows up with patients, and participates in practice management. The role combines clinical and technical work, including evaluating patients and custom designing, fabricating, fitting, and adjusting prostheses and/or orthoses. The clinician works with physicians, rehabilitation team members, referral sources, and administrative staff to support patient outcomes and clinic operations. Depending on clinic needs and applicable law, the role may include on-call work, hospital calls, or floating between clinic locations. The Washington, DC pay range is $75,000–$95,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits. Salary may vary based on skills, ability, knowledge, location, and other factors.

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 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 accurate, concise, organized presentations and reports to patients and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers about 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 and to lift 50 pounds independently.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day.
Near and distant visual acuity sufficient to maintain 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 for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours, in accordance with state labor laws.
Demonstrated integrity, patient-centeredness, collaboration, openness to change and innovation, and focus on superior outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Candidates certified in one discipline may be considered for work in that discipline while completing residency in the other discipline.
Candidates who are neither certified nor 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; take cast measurements; and perform model modifications and layouts, 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 care to patients and physicians.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied healthcare 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 discuss services and capabilities and develop referral relationships.
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Provide detailed clinical notes for 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 government regulations, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Perform other assigned duties or special projects.
May perform on-call duties, hospital calls, or work at more than one Hanger Clinic location.