Pedorthic Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Pedorthic Specialist to join our team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As a Pedorthic Specialist, you will provide support for appropriate pedorthic devices and treatment through comprehensive examinations of patients and assessments of their individual needs and desires.

• Communicate and interact with clinicians, patients, and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings as a subject matter expert to support pedorthic treatment plans.
• Conduct complex patient analyses in accordance with established procedures for patients with pedorthic conditions/pathologies.
• Assess patients for indications/contra-indications; reviews assessments with Certified Orthotist (if needed) to establish, revise, or amend patient treatment plans.
• Consider new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions that include unusual problems or complications with the foot and ankle.
• Recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating pedorthic conditions with potentially life-threatening implications and when to defer to a Certified Orthotist.
• Complete design, product selection, measurement of the patient, fabrication (as necessary), and fitting of the device to the patient.
• Properly document patient records.
• Provide continuing support and periodic examination of the patient and the pedorthic device to assess fit, function, and changing needs of the patient.
• Instruct or educate patients and caregivers on the proper care and use of provided equipment.
• Use company fleet vehicles to conduct in-home or outpatient assessments.
• Perform duties and responsibilities with indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of health education in practical applications of a difficult nature.
• Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care.
• Inventory Management (Novice): Monitors material movement into and out of stock, reconciles inventory balances, and maintains adequate inventory levels.
• Customer Service (Fundamental Awareness): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
• Patient Documentation (Intermediate): The ability to receive and record patient information.

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

• Responsibilities: Performs a variety of duties related to pedorthic treatment and patient care.
• Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of Tennessee.
• Work Experience: Requires 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.