Prosthetist & Orthotist

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Honolulu, HI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) to join their Honolulu team. This organization is recognized for its excellence in patient care, education, and research, focusing on pediatric specialty care for children up to age 21. They are committed to providing care regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status. The role involves producing quality prosthetic and orthotic devices based on physician prescriptions, managing departmental aspects, and providing consultations to medical staff. The position requires adherence to regulatory guidelines and a focus on age-specific and culturally sensitive patient care.

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) certification recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Central Fabrication model
3+ years of clinical and technical expertise in Orthotics/Prosthetics

Responsibilities

Produces quality prosthetic and orthotic devices in accordance with physician's prescription for infant, toddler, preschool, school age, adolescent, young adult (up to age 21) patients according to guidelines of all regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission.
Assists in managing all aspects of the department.
Provides assistance and guidance for subordinates where prosthetic and orthotic design, fabrication, modification and repairs are concerned.
Is available for prosthetic and orthotic consultation with physicians, nurses, therapists and other ancillary personnel.
Provides Prosthetic and Orthotic Consultation to Physician and assist in evaluating the patient for the appropriate device.
Demonstrates the ability to design, fabricate, modify and repair all varieties of Prostheses and Orthoses ensuring optimal function, fit and comfort.
Controls the flow and quality of Prosthetic and Orthotic fabrication and ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner.
Assesses, enters and retrieves data, using system applications to register, schedule, plan and document patient care, including patient education, at all times.
Accesses SHCIS (read only) as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide population specific care, which include age (infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, and young adult patients) and culture, providing proper intervention in accordance with department guidelines.