Prosthetist & Orthotist (ABC)

Shriners Children's • Salt Lake City, UT

7d

About The Position

The Prosthetist and Orthotist provides direct and indirect orthotics care for patients. The practitioner assists physicians with prescription criteria, attends clinic, and provides in-services for clinic staff as specified by the Director of O&P. The role also includes fabricating devices and directing technicians in the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices, while maintaining an organized workflow and reasonable delivery dates. The practitioner follows applicable federal, state, and professional standards for care and related compliance documentation. Shriners Children's Salt Lake City is seeking a Prosthetist and Orthotist to join its team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and a Central Fabrication model.
• At least 3 years of clinical and technical expertise in Orthotics/Prosthetics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to physicians, patients, families, and other medical care providers in orthotics and prosthetics.
• Adapt positively and proactively to changes in the environment and lead staff in accepting and embracing change.
• Prioritize work and maintain a feasible workflow while meeting established deadlines.
• Assist the Manager with technical training and the professional development of technical staff.
• Train technicians in proper fabrication procedures.
• Coordinate department services to achieve ongoing, measurable improvements in physical and/or psychosocial patient outcomes.
• Develop realistic goals and implement plans of care based on initial and ongoing assessments, psychosocial, physical, developmental, and discharge needs.
• Perform duties involving the use, measurement, fabrication, fitting, and care of orthotic and prosthetic services.
• Report and document patient care according to departmental standards.
• Help develop treatment plans, including prosthesis prescriptions.
• Assist physicians with prescription criteria, attend clinic, and provide in-services for clinic staff as specified by the Director of O&P.
• Fabricate devices and direct technicians in fabricating prosthetic and orthotic devices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time