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

Hanger, Inc.•Santa Fe, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanger is hiring a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician to provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The clinician evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, designs and fits devices, follows up with patients, and participates in practice management. Candidates who have not yet achieved certification will provide care under the direction of a certified clinician. The position combines clinical and technical work, including patient assessment, custom device design and fabrication, fitting, and collaboration with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals. The clinician uses current technology, clinical practice guidelines, specialized training, and continuing education to support patient outcomes. Depending on clinic needs and applicable laws, the role may include on-call or hospital calls and floating between Hanger Clinic locations. The role is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hanger describes the position as an opportunity to contribute to patient mobility and independence while working with a collaborative clinical team.

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, 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 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 alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach frequently throughout 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 for preparing 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 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, 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 device issues to support patient satisfaction.
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 discuss services and capabilities and develop referral relationships.
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
Document detailed clinical notes in patient records.
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians when needed.
Assist other clinical staff.
Provide information to administrative staff to support 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.
Perform on-call or hospital calls, or float among Hanger Clinic locations, if requested.