Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) - Full Time
Shriners Children's•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a (PRN- Temp to cover leave) Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) to join our team to cover leave. The Certified Orthotist or Prosthetist assesses, measures, casts, modifies, begins fabrication and fits patients for orthotics / prosthetic devices. Requires ability to communicate with multi challenged patients, family members, care givers and other patient care staff.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or board eligible Orthotist/Prosthetist required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year expereience as certified O&P with emphasis in Pediatrics preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessment, measurement, casting, modification, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under appropriate prescription criteria.
- Development of patient treatment plans including the design of the appropriate device and component selection in accordance to the physician prescription.
- Appropriate, timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing EMR system.
- Establishment of short and long term patient goals for documented outcomes.
- Direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific orthotic and prosthetic devices following an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates of the orthosis/prosthesis to patients.
- Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to correctly repair or make adjustments to orthotic/prosthetic devices according to written work orders.
Benefits
- medical coverage on their first day
- 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
- paid time off
- life insurance
- short term and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
- tuition reimbursement
- home & auto
- hospitalization
- critical illness
- pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
