Orthotic Fitter

Hanger Clinic is seeking a skilled Orthotic Fitter to join our team. As an Orthotic Fitter, you will play a critical role in providing patient care through the provision and adjustment of off-the-shelf and pre-fabricated orthoses.

• Clinical Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with certified orthotists to evaluate and analyze patients' orthotic needs.
  • Examine and assess patients' conditions related to disease and functional impairment.
  • Perform fittings and execute minor modifications as necessary.
  • Evaluate orthotic devices on patients, ensuring proper fit, functionality, medical efficacy, and quality.
  • Instruct patients on the use and care of orthopedic devices.
  • Identify and resolve any issues to ensure patient satisfaction with provided devices.
• Patient Care and Documentation:
  • Provide detailed clinical notes for patient records.
  • Assist administrative staff with reimbursement activities.
  • Follow up with patients and physicians to monitor progress and address concerns.
  • Offer in-service training to physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
  • Support other clinical staff as needed.
• Direct Patient Assistance:
  • Assist certified clinicians with patient care under direct supervision.
  • Prepare rooms and patients for treatment, including making and modifying molds.
  • Perform technical fabrication and complete administrative tasks.
  • Accurately document all patient care provided.
  • Fit and adjust soft good items for patients.
  • Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic cases under the direction of a supervising certified clinician.
• Operational Tasks:
  • Handle shipping, receiving, inventory monitoring, and other clerical tasks.
  • Contact vendors to order necessary prosthetic and orthotic materials.
  • Ensure all patient procedures align with the certifying clinician's directives.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

• Allied Health Professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc.)
• Orthotic or Soft Goods Fitter

Knowledge and Skill:

• Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Job Complexity:

• Works collaboratively with certified clinician on assignments that are moderately difficult.