Orthotist Specialist

Geisinger Health System is seeking a highly skilled Orthotist to join our team. As an Orthotist, you will be responsible for evaluating, measuring, casting, designing, and fitting custom-made lower extremity, upper extremity, and spinal orthoses. You will also measure, fit, and adjust prefabricated orthoses to ensure optimal function and comfort for our patients.

• Evaluate patient conditions and determine necessary treatment
• Communicate with prescribing physicians to clarify expectations and design options
• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans based on input from patients, families, therapists, and other rehabilitation team members
• Select appropriate prefabricated orthoses or design custom orthoses to achieve prescribed outcomes
• Measure and cast patients, correct and modify positive molds, and provide design specifications to the central fabrication lab
• Fits patients with completed orthoses and adjusts as necessary to achieve optimal function
• Provides instruction to patients and families on proper use and care of orthoses
• Provides follow-up care to ensure successful treatment outcomes
• Documents all patient contacts according to established departmental and hospital procedures
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts orthoses as required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience and 5 years of related work experience
• Certified Orthotist - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABCOP)
• Ability to work in a clinical environment and travel to other sites as needed

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support, including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free membership with discounted backup care for loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance