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Prosthetist
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Major Duties:
Review patient's prescription/referral.
Takes a comprehensive patient history including:
diagnosis, current/previous use of a devices, demographic characteristics, family dynamics, work history, vocational activities, signs and symptoms, medical history (including allergies to materials), service connection status, patient expectations and results of diagnostic evaluations.
Assist in formulating the treatment plan by performing a diagnosis-specific functional clinical examination including:manual muscle-testing, gait assessment and evaluation of sensory function, functional outcomes measures, cognitive ability, range of motion, joint stability, skin integrity and compliance.
Consult with other health care professionals and caregivers about patient's condition to assist in formulating a treatment plan.Communicate with patient and/or caregiver about the recommended treatment plan, and any optional plans, to involve them in prosthetic care; include disclosure of potential risks/benefits.
Verify patient care by documenting history, ongoing care and follow-up, using established record-keeping techniques.Refer patient, if appropriate, to other health care professionals (e.g., psychologist, therapist, physician) for intervention beyond prosthetic scope of practice.
Work Schedule:
Monday -Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
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Not Authorized
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Fi
nancial Disclosure Report:
Not required
Telework
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Not Authorized
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.