Prosthetist / Orthotist (Certified)

Shriners Children's • Sacramento, CA

3d • $49 - $73 • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to fabricate a variety of orthoses and prostheses for inpatients and outpatients as prescribed by the medical staff. This role involves measuring and fitting patients for appropriate orthoses and serving as a resource to staff. The position utilizes CAD/CAM technology and involves onsite fabrication, allowing for connections with pediatric patients as they grow. This is a full-time, exempt, and benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Orthotist/ Prosthetics experience
• American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC)

Responsibilities

• Fabricates specific orthoses and prostheses for inpatients and outpatients utilizing a variety of technical skills and knowledge
• Repairs orthoses and prostheses and provides alterations to insure continued fit/function of the device in a timely manner.
• Fits orthoses to patients assuring proper fit, patient comfort, and satisfactory function according to physician's prescription.
• Responsible for supervising Prosthetic Technicians in fabricating prostheses which assure proper fit, patient comfort, and satisfactory function according to physician's prescription.
• Oversees fabrication to ensure prostheses are structurally sound as well as fitting, alignment and finishing to insure proper fit, comfort, and cosmesis.
• Provides written and verbal instructions to patients and families regarding the care and application of devices; answering basic questions and/or referring to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Participates during clinics to measure/cast; to provide feedback to physicians and staff regarding need for or appropriateness of devices per request of Orthotics Manager.
• Provides appropriate direct patient care in a clinical setting under direction of the Orthotics/Prosthetics Manager and within established procedures
• Performs a variety of administrative and operational support functions for department and according to patient needs

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 insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed