Prosthetist & Orthotist (ABC)

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Salt Lake, UT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) to join their team in Salt Lake City. This role involves providing direct and indirect orthotics care for patients, assisting physicians with prescription criteria, attending clinics, and providing in-services for clinic staff. The Prosthetist & Orthotist will also fabricate devices, direct technicians in fabrication, and ensure an organized workflow with reasonable delivery dates. This position adheres to all federal, state, and professional standards for patient care and documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma/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 Central Fabrication model
3+ years of clinical and technical expertise in Orthotics/Prosthetics

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource to physicians, patients, families, and other medical care providers in the area of Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Adapts to changes in the environment in a positive, proactive manner; leads staff in accepting and embracing change.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and maintain a feasible work flow while keeping with established deadlines for each assigned task.
Assists Manager in providing technical training and assists in professional development of the technical staff regarding technical issues.
Trains technicians in proper fabrication procedures.
Coordination of department services results in on-going, measurable improvements related to physical and/or psychosocial patient outcomes.
Develops realistic goals & implements plan of care based upon initial and ongoing assessment, psychosocial, physical, developmental, and discharge needs of our patient population.
Performs duties involving the use, measurement, fabrication, fit and care of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services.
Reports and documents patient care per departmental standards.
Helps in development of treatment plans, including prescription of prosthesis.