Orthotics Assistant:

**Job Summary**: Under the direct supervision of an orthotist or prosthetist, assists with patient care tasks assigned by the orthotist or prosthetist.

**Job Duties**:

- The below will be performed under direct supervision of an orthotist or prosthetist:

- Participates in the implementation of the treatment plan provided.
- Applies off the shelf orthotic devices to patients as ordered by the provider.
- can provide mínimal adjustment (as defined by CMS as an adjustment of the orthotic that the beneficiary, caretaker for the beneficiary or supplier of the device can perform and does not require the professional service of an orthotist or prosthetist) of the prefabricated orthosis as necessary to align with the plan of care.
- Provides instruction to the patient and family on proper use and care of the prefabricated orthosis as delegated by the orthotist or prosthetist.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

**Position Details**:

- ** Hiring Incentive**:This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.**
- ** Hours**: M-F (8am-4:30pm)

**Benefits of working at Geisinger**:

- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

**Education**: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- (required)

**Experience**:
**Certification(s) and License(s)**: Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.