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

Hanger, Inc.•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician to provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The role combines clinical and technical expertise to evaluate patients, formulate and implement treatment plans, custom design and fit prostheses and/or orthoses, and follow up with patients. Clinicians work collaboratively with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals and use current technologies, clinical practice guidelines, specialized training, and continuing education to support patient outcomes. Candidates who have not yet achieved certification may provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The position may also involve practice management, referral-source relationships, revenue planning, clinical documentation, mentoring, and assistance to other clinical staff. Depending on clinic operations and applicable laws, the clinician may be asked to provide on-call or hospital services or work at multiple Hanger Clinic locations. Physical demands include frequent patient lifting, substantial movement throughout the workday, and the ability to push wheeled equipment.

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 accurate, concise, and 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 conditions and advise physicians on treatment options.
Interpersonal skills to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Effective organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone; walk, bend, stand, and reach throughout the workday; push wheeled equipment; and perform fine motor tasks related to patient preparation and treatment.
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 participate in sustained activities for many hours, in accordance with state labor laws.
Demonstrate integrity, patient-centered care, open collaboration, constructive dialogue, innovation, adaptability, and focus on superior outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Candidates certified in one discipline who wish to see patients in that discipline while completing residency in the other discipline may be considered.
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 patient needs and recommend prosthetic and/or orthotic treatment options.
Examine and evaluate patients 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 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 device-related issues to support patient satisfaction.
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 ongoing referral relationships.
Plan and implement strategies with management to meet or exceed revenue targets.
Prepare detailed clinical notes for patient records.
May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians and 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 provide on-call services or hospital calls, or float among multiple Hanger Clinic locations.