Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician

Job Title: Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician

We are seeking a highly skilled Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician to join our team at Hanger Clinic. As a Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care to patients, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patient needs and recommend treatment options
• Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
• Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work
• Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals
• Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy

Requirements:

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC)
• A baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics
• A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
• In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well

Additional Success Factors:

• Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment and supplies for treatment
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws

Our Investment in You:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

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