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

Hanger, Inc.•Lincoln, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanger, Inc. is hiring a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician to provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The clinic is embedded within a nationally recognized, CARF-accredited rehabilitation hospital, where the clinician will collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and an internal team that includes a CPO, an Orthotic Fitter, and a Resident. The patient population spans all ages and a wide variety of clinical presentations. Clinicians who have not yet achieved certification provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The role combines clinical and technical work: evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, custom designing and fitting prostheses and/or orthoses, and following up to support patient outcomes. The clinician also participates in practice management, referral relationships, and revenue planning. Depending on operational needs and applicable law, the position may include mentoring residents or newly certified clinicians, on-call or hospital calls, and floating between clinic locations. Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and tuition assistance may be available for the right candidate.

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 service objectives.
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills to analyze 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 a work day or shift and to lift 50 pounds alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day.
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 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.
Act with integrity, keeping the patient at the center of care, fostering collaboration, innovating, and focusing on superior outcomes.

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 patient 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 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 provided.
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 maximize 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 referral relationships.
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Maintain detailed clinical notes in patient records.
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians, when applicable.
Assist other clinical staff and provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
Follow safety regulations and comply with Medicare and other governmental requirements, bloodborne pathogen requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
May perform on-call or hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.