Pedorthic Specialist

As a Pedorthic Specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you will play a critical role in providing 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; review 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.

• 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.

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.

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