Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician

We are seeking a highly skilled Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician to join our team at Hanger. As a key member of our clinical staff, you will be responsible for assessing patients, formulating treatment plans, and implementing those plans to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• 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
• 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

• 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 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

• 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